Trainee Accountant

Recruitment Solutions; Kirdford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and qualification/tu\npp

Job summary

Recruitment Solutions is seeking a trainee-level accounts assistant near Chichester to learn bookkeeping and general accounting, with exposure to VAT, year-end, and tax returns.

You will work with client managers, receive full training, and pursue AAT/ACCA/ACA qualifications, with a Monday-Friday full-time schedule in a modern firm.

Qualifications

• Strong academics and keenness to grow a career in accountancy.
• Must live within a 1-hour commute of Chichester.
• Willingness to undertake training and achieve professional qualifications (AAT/ACCA/ACA).

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Client Managers to support a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Prepare accurate VAT returns and keep clients compliant.
• Assist in producing management accounts and year-end accounts.
• Prepare tax returns for companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
• Gain exposure to tax and audit.

Skills

Numerate

Problem solving

Enthusiastic about accounting career

Education

Strong academics

Job description

RARE VACANCY : Step into a long-term career in accounts & finance

Are you highly-numerate, thrive on problem solving and seeking a long-term career in accounting?

Can you access offices near to Chichester on a Monday - Friday basis?

Will you thrive in a role with training, qualifications and growing exposure to all areas of practice-based accounting?

This is your chance to join a modern firm of Chartered Accountants that genuinely invests in your training & career development

Well-established firm with a modern and forward thinking approach, seek a new recruit a 'Trainee' level to grow their career at the firm.

Day-to-day, you will work alongside experienced and qualified professionals, learning all of the skills, processes and techniques of bookkeeping and general accounting for client companies, with some exposure to tax and audit too.

Duties:

• Work closely with Client Managers to support a diverse portfolio of clients, gaining exposure to a variety of industries and building strong professional relationships
• Prepare accurate and timely VAT returns, ensuring compliance with current regulations while helping clients stay on top of their financial obligations
• Assist in producing insightful management accounts, providing clients with valuable data to drive informed business decisions
• Take ownership of preparing year-end accounts, contributing to the smooth completion of financial reporting and statutory requirements
• Prepare tax returns for companies, partnerships, and sole traders, offering expert guidance and ensuring clients meet all deadlines with confidence

Welcoming working environment- with a culture of internal progression. Many of the team started in this role!

• Full training and qualification support
• This is a full-time position Monday-Friday
• Super career progression opportunities - clear goals and regular salary reviews
• Gain industry recognised qualifications (AAT, ACCA, ACA) to propel your career and experience

What we're looking for:

A successful candidate for this role will have strong academics and keen enthusiasm to grow a career in accountancy. You must live within a 1hr commute of Chichester.