Trainee Accountant

Ellacotts LLP; Kettering; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Kettering is looking for a trainee to provide high-quality client service and develop skills toward a Chartered qualification. Responsibilities include preparing client accounts, assisting with VAT returns, and monitoring job quality. Ideal candidates will have A-levels or equivalent and possess strong interpersonal skills. The role offers exposure to various departments like Accounts and Audit, Tax, and Agricultural Accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client accounts based on information supplied by the client.
• Assist with the preparation of VAT returns and other ad hoc reports as required.
• Prepare time budget for tasks, assisted by seniors.
• Identify business advisory points for managers to raise with clients.
• Liaise with clients where appropriate.
• Draft letters and other correspondence as required.
• Monitor job quality and quantity in line with agreed standards.
• Support the team with the production of their work.
• Record chargeable time for maximum recovery.
• Attend training and achieve success in your given qualification.
• Prepare simple tax returns.
• Potentially attend client sites for audit work or other tasks.
• Assist with administration tasks as needed.

Skills

Client relationship management

Team collaboration

Integrity and ethics

Enthusiastic engagement

Problem-solving

Education

A-levels or Equivalent

Job description

• Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom
• Earnings: £20000.00 to £25000.00

Purpose of the Role

Whilst under supervisory guidance to provide a high-quality service to clients and to contribute to the development of the practice. To develop your own skills with the goal of achieving formal Chartered or Certified qualification status through an apprenticeship scheme in either Accounts and Audit or Tax.

Our preferred trainee route is to complete the ACA qualification. This is likely to take at least 36 months to complete and will commence 6-12 months after starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client accounts based on information supplied by the client.
• Assist with the preparation of VAT returns and other ad hoc reports as required.
• Prepare time budget for tasks, assisted by seniors.
• Identify business advisory points for managers to raise with client.
• Liaise with clients where appropriate.
• Draft letters and other correspondence as required.
• Monitor your own job quality and quantity in line with agreed standards.
• Support the team with the production of their work.
• Record own chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery.
• Attend training and achieve success in your given qualification, observing the guidelines laid out in your training agreement and utilising the support and guidance offered by the firm.
• Achieve examination success.
• Prepare simple tax returns.
• Potentially be required to attend client sites to carry out audit work, outsourced accounts or ad hoc project work.
• Assist with administration tasks as necessary to support the team.

Departmental Differences

Accounts and Audit roles: This team works with Owner Managed Businesses, Charities and UK subsidiaries of large international groups. They have close contact with the client, and regularly spend significant amounts of time at client sites on audits understanding the client's business and control environment. The majority of clients are within commutable distance of our offices, but there are several which enable travel to other parts of the UK.

Agricultural Accounts roles: Our specialist sector focusses on the rural industry. This is highly client focused, working with families and estates mixing accounts and tax, adding high value through outstanding client service.

Tax roles: Our expert tax team focuses on the complex taxation needs of high-net-worth individuals and businesses and is a highly technical and rewarding area.

Qualifications Required

Minimum Entry Requirement: A-levels or Equivalent

Personal Qualities Required

• Focussed: Building solid positive professional and personal client relationships by providing excellent client service.
• Teamwork: Valuing and working with each other with mutual respect in a positive, collaborative and approachable environment.
• Integrity: Doing the right thing. We are trustworthy, honest and comply with professional and ethical standards.
• Enthusiastic: Being the best, and enjoying what we do. We celebrate success, inspire others and are fully engaged.
• Progressive: Making a difference and challenging the status quo. We challenge what we do and how we do it, ensuring our clients receive the latest and best possible advice or services.

Individual Job Requirements

• Live within commuting distance of the office.
• Driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Work outside normal hours as required.
• Right to work in the UK.