Trainee accountant

Pearl Accountants; Brentford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Job summary

A medium-sized independent accountancy firm in Brentford is looking for a Trainee Accountant to start their career in accountancy and tax. This role offers practical on-the-job training and study support for AAT or ACCA/ACA qualifications. Responsibilities include preparing VAT returns, personal tax returns, and company statutory accounts. Ideal candidates are ambitious and possess strong problem-solving skills, with a minimum of 3 A levels. Join a friendly professional environment with significant client contact.

Qualifications

• Desire to learn, progress, and take on responsibility.
• Ability to integrate large amounts of information/data and demonstrate logical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare VAT returns for manager’s approval.
• Prepare personal tax returns for landlords and complex high net worth individuals.
• Prepare company statutory accounts and corporation tax computations.
• Other duties as required by line manager.

Skills

Ambitious and hard-working

Problem-solving

Excellent attention to detail

Strong team-working

Education

Minimum 3 A levels (A-C)

Job description

We are a medium-sized independent accountancy firm based in Brentford (West London) looking to appoint a Trainee Accountant.
We are a forward-thinking firm providing a range of accounting and tax services and are looking for someone ready to start their career in accountancy and tax. Who will develop their skill set and take on more responsibilities as they progress.
As a Trainee Accountant, you will receive practical on-the-job training, as well as study support that will enable you to qualify for either the AAT or the ACCA/ACA qualifications.

Job Requirements

• Ambitious and hard-working with a desire to learn, progress, and take on responsibility
• Problem‑solving – ability to integrate large amounts of information/data and demonstrate logical thinking
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong team‑working to achieve a common goal
• Or A level entrants Minimum 3 A levels (A‑C)

Job Responsibilities

• VAT return preparation for manager’s approval
• Preparing personal tax returns for landlords, directors, and complex high net worth individuals
• Prepare company statutory accounts and corporation tax computations
• Other duties as required by your line manager

What is on offer?

• Study support

If you are looking to work in a friendly, professional environment in a role with a lot of client contact, this is the role for you.

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