Trainee Accountant

Tan Lam Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Tan Lam Partnership, an established accountancy firm in the City of London, seeks a Trainee Accountant to join our growing team. You will gain hands-on experience across a diverse client portfolio and industries, developing technical expertise and advancing your professional career in a supportive environment.

Ideal candidates have a accounting/finance degree or equivalent, with proficiency in Word/Excel, and familiarity with Sage, Xero or QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• Academic background in Accounting or Finance (degree-level or equivalent).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confident and approachable when liaising with clients.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping, payroll processing, and VAT return submissions
• Managing financial administration and maintaining electronic document systems
• Preparing statutory financial statements from primary records or trial balances
• Assisting with the compilation of management accounts and financial reporting
• Responding to internal and client inquiries related to financial data
• Preparing tax computations and returns
• Communicating directly with clients and supporting senior staff and managers
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls

Job description

An established accountancy firm based in the City of London is seeking a Trainee Accountant to join our growing team. This position offers the successful candidate hands-on experience with a diverse portfolio of clients across a wide range of industries. It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their technical expertise and advance their professional career within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping, payroll processing, and VAT return submissions
• Managing financial administration and maintaining electronic document systems
• Preparing statutory financial statements from primary records or trial balances
• Assisting with the compilation of management accounts and financial reporting
• Responding to internal and client inquiries related to financial data
• Preparing tax computations and returns
• Communicating directly with clients and supporting senior staff and managers
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls

Skills and Experience

• Academic background in Accounting or Finance (degree-level or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks is desirable
• Previous exposure to payroll, personal, or corporation tax processes is advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confident and approachable when liaising with clients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

This role is ideal for a motivated individual with some prior experience in an accountancy practice who is looking to build a rewarding career in professional services.