Trainee Accountant

Clear IT Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity to kickstart your accountancy career in a dynamic environment. This full-time role within a well-respected accountancy practice allows you to engage with a diverse range of clients and gain invaluable experience. You'll receive comprehensive training and support throughout your studies, ensuring you become a vital part of the team from day one. With a commitment to professional development, this role promises a rewarding career path, making a real difference for clients while enjoying the benefits of a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Continuous training in soft skills

Study support for AAT

Minimum 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Death in service cover

Agile working

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong academic history with at least 100 UCAS points.
• Numerate and possess good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare unincorporated and company accounts.
• Assist with year-end closings and prepare tax computations.
• Draw up financial reports and maintain balance sheet accounts.

Skills

Numeracy

Communication Skills

Self-motivation

Education

100 UCAS points at A Level or equivalent

Job description

My client is a Top 40 firm of Chartered Accountants. As a leading firm of Chartered Accountants, they look after the accountancy, tax planning and business advisory needs of their clients (individuals, businesses and third sector organisations both in the UK and overseas).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Accountancy Practice and begin your accountancy career. Whether you are a school leaver or have a relevant degree, you’ll receive training throughout your study contract and beyond, and from day one you will be a valued member of a great team.

This is a full-time role based in one of my clients accounts teams. The varied nature of their clients means that you will be constantly challenged and continually gaining valuable experience.

Main Job Tasks And Responsibilities

• Prepare unincorporated and company accounts.
• Prepare analysis of accounts.
• Prepare monthly closings and 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).
• Be numerate and have good communication skills.
• Be self-motivated towards studies.
• Enjoy the challenge of working with a large variety of clients on wide-ranging types of work. You will be someone who wants to make a difference to the firm’s clients and to be part of the team.

What We Can Offer

• Salary dependent on experience, plus annual bonus
• Continuous training in soft skills, technical knowledge, and professional development
• Study support for AAT
• Minimum 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 25 (depending on grade and position)
• Death in service cover
• Agile working
• Company pension scheme

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.