Trainee Accountant

2i Recruit Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Trainee Accountant in London to gain hands-on experience in accounting and finance. Responsibilities include bookkeeping, preparing VAT and tax returns, and client correspondence. This entry-level role offers support for career development. Ideal candidates should be either part-qualified AAT or possess a relevant degree. Strong communication and self-motivation are key skills for success.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with a desire to learn.
• Ability to work efficiently to tight deadlines.
• Previous work experience in finance is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly and quarterly bookkeeping.
• Prepare VAT returns on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts.
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work independently

Desire to learn and develop

Education

Part-qualified AAT or degree in Accounting, Business, Finance

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated and driven Trainee Accountant to join their growing team. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounting and finance, with full support for career development. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of accounting tasks and will have the chance to build valuable experience working with both individuals and businesses across various sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly and quarterly bookkeeping using a variety of accounting software, from incomplete and complete records.
• Prepare VAT returns on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Reconcile sales and purchase ledgers on a monthly and quarterly basis using different accounting software packages.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Support the preparation of corporation tax returns.
• Assist in preparing personal and partnership tax returns.
• Draft client correspondence, including letters and emails.
• Attend client meetings as required to provide assistance and support.
• Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients for various matters.
• Maintain high levels of customer service and professionalism at all times.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Either part-qualified AAT, or a degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Previous work experience in finance (practice or industry) is an advantage but not essential.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong academic background with a desire to learn and develop a career in accounting.
• Ability to work efficiently to tight deadlines.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks is advantageous but not essential.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.