Trainee Accountant

Quinton Davies; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional accountancy practice in Exeter seeks a Trainee Accountant to join their team. You will assist clients with compliance tasks including VAT returns and tax computations. The role offers a competitive salary, study support for AAT, and various employee benefits including a pension scheme and social events throughout the year.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Continuous training

Study support for AAT

Company pension scheme

Social events throughout the year

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong academic history with relevant A-Level subjects.
• Enjoy working with a variety of clients.
• Be capable of managing compliance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unincorporated & company accounts.
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Numeracy

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Education

At least 100 UCAS points at A-Level in relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Quinton Davies is working on behalf of an established regional accountancy practice who due to expansion, are looking for a Trainee Accountant to join their friendly and successful team.

You will join one of two teams which has a broad client base, both of which have a focus on owner-managed businesses. As a result of this focus, the vast majority of your time will be spent assisting these clients with their various compliance tasks such as VAT returns, accounts, tax returns, etc.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of unincorporated & company accounts
• Prepare analysis of accounts
• Monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
• Draw up financial reports
• Assist with year-end closings
• Prepare tax computations and returns
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts
• Review and process expense reports.

Candidates will need to

• Demonstrate a strong academic history by having at least 100 UCAS points at A-Level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject matter i.e. economics / maths / business studies etc
• Be numerate and have good communication skills
• Be self-motivated
• Enjoy the challenge of working with a large variety of clients on wide-ranging types of work.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Continuous training in soft skills, technical knowledge and professional development
• Study support for AAT
• Minimum 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• One day annual leave for birthdays
• Company pension scheme
• Social events throughout the year

Please contact Alex Turner on 01173636063 or for more information regarding this opportunity.

Quinton Davies will not discriminate on unlawful grounds. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity