Trainee Accountant

Ellacotts Accountants; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their team in Birmingham. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills while working towards a Chartered or Certified qualification through an apprenticeship scheme in Accounts and Audit or Tax. You will be responsible for preparing client accounts, assisting with VAT returns, and liaising with clients to ensure high-quality service delivery. Join a passionate team that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and make a meaningful impact in the accounting field while enjoying a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• AAT/ATT Entry Requirement: A-levels or Equivalent, or Non-Relevant Degree.
• ACA/ACCA Entry Requirement: Relevant Degree or Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client accounts and assist with VAT returns.
• Liaise with clients and draft necessary correspondence.
• Support team with tasks and monitor job quality.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Team Collaboration

Integrity and Ethics

Time Management

Tax Preparation

Education

A-levels or Equivalent

Relevant Degree or Equivalent

Job description

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Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Purpose of the Role

Whilst under supervisory guidance to provide a high-quality service to clients and to contribute to the development of the practice. To develop your own skills with the goal of achieving formal Chartered or Certified qualification status through an apprenticeship scheme in either Accounts and Audit or Tax.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client accounts based on information supplied by the client.
• Assist with the preparation of VAT returns and other ad hoc reports as required.
• Prepare time budget for tasks, assisted by seniors.
• Identify business advisory points for managers to raise with client.
• Liaising with clients where appropriate.
• Drafting letters and other correspondence as required.
• Monitoring your own job quality and quantity in line with agreed standards.
• Support the team with the production of their work.
• Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery.
• Attend training and achieve success in your given qualification. Observing the guidelines laid out in your training agreement. Utilising the support and guidance offered by the firm.
• Preparation of simple tax returns.
• Potentially required to attend client sites to carry out audit work, outsourced accounts or ad hoc project work.
• Assist with administration tasks as necessary to support the team.

Qualifications Required

AAT/ATT Entry Requirement: A-levels or Equivalent, or Non-Relevant Degree.

ACA/ACCA Entry Requirement: Relevant Degree or Equivalent.

Personal Qualities Required

We are passionate about our values. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Focussed: Building solid positive professional and personal client relationships by providing excellent client service.
• Teamwork: Valuing and working with each other with mutual respect in a positive, collaborative and approachable environment.
• Integrity: Doing the right thing. We are trustworthy, honest and comply with professional and ethical standards.
• Enthusiastic: Being the best, and enjoying what we do. We celebrate success, inspire others and are fully engaged.
• Progressive: Making a difference and challenging the status quo. We challenge what we do and how we do it, ensuring our clients receive the latest and best possible advice or services.

Individual Job Requirements

• Live within commuting distance of the office.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle.