Trainee Accountant

Solid Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Trainee Accountant to join their team in Chichester. The role offers full support and training while you complete bookkeeping, VAT returns, and prepare year-end accounts for clients. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and numerical skills, a thirst for knowledge, and an ambition to achieve a recognized accounting qualification.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Proficiency in computer skills, particularly Excel, is required.
• A strong numerical aptitude is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Complete regular bookkeeping for a wide range of clients.
• Work on quarterly VAT returns and management accounts.
• Prepare year-end accounts and tax returns for various entities.
• Perform auditing and ad-hoc administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills, particularly Excel

Numerical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Ambition to work towards qualification

Education

Strong academic record

Job description

Role: Trainee Accountant

Area: Chichester

Salary: Circa 24k plus benefits

Position: Full time / Permanent

Our client is looking for a Trainee Accountant to join the team,

Role of the Trainee Accountant

• Working directly for the Virtual Finance and Business Services Manager, with full support and training, you will:
• Complete regular bookkeeping for a wide range of clients,
• Work on quarterly VAT returns, management accounts, prepare year end accounts and tax returns for Limited companies, partnerships, and sole traders.
• Auditing and carry out ad–hoc administrative tasks as required.
• Full training and support will be provided

What the Trainee Accountant will need:

• Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills, particularly Excel
• Strong numerical skills
• Strong academic record
• Be a problem solver who is keen to take on new challenges
• Have a thirst for knowledge
• Have an eye for detail
• Be ambitious and keen to work towards being fully qualified with a recognisable accounting qualification
• Take pride in the work that you do, and the services provided to our clients

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