Trainee Accountant (Cloud department)

Jewel; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chartered accountancy firm in Chipping Barnet is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support senior team members and assist in analyzing client records. You'll be involved in audits, management reporting, and maintaining professional client relationships while working in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a willingness to study for AAT/ACCA, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and effective communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for career growth within a respected firm.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to study for AAT/ACCA.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Required to maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out audits, accounts, and tax as directed.
• Support semi-senior and senior roles.
• Work as part of a team, reporting to the senior.

Skills

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

Competent using Excel spreadsheets

Ability to maintain professional relationships

Fluent written communication

Fluent oral communication

Ability to prioritise workloads effectively

Attention to detail

Education

Willingness to study for AAT/ACCA

GCSE Maths and English at level 6 or above

Job description

Company Name: Lopian Gross Barnet & Co
Hours: Full time
Salary: Salary to be discussed

Job Description

• Supporting the semi-senior and senior
• Analysing, summarising, and reconciling client accounting records
• Processing client records as part of an outsourced finance function and preparation of VAT returns for review by the Senior
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of more substantial and/or complex accounting records for handover to the relevant team.
• Assisting with the preparation of Management reporting
• Associated administrative work
• Understanding and adhering to the firm’s internal procedures and external compliance requirements
• Engaging clients in a professional manner
• Constantly developing their understanding of accounting principles

The role will offer exposure to clients in a wide range of industries, including trading, property, and other businesses / organisations.
A fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to further their career with a well-established, widely respected, and ambitious firm of Chartered Accountants that prides itself on excellent client relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and carrying out different aspects of audits, accounts, and or corporation tax as directed
• Supporting the semi- senior and senior
• Working as part of a team, reporting directly to the senior on a regular basis

Experience and skills Required

This is a team role and the individual performing it must demonstrate they have/can:
Essential – (E) Desirable – (D)

Expected Qualifications/Experience:

• Willingness to study for AAT/ACCA (E)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (E)
• Competent using Excel spreadsheets (E)
• GCSE Maths and English at a level 6 or above (D)

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office systems, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint (E)
• Understanding of the value of customer service in developing and retaining business (E)
• Understanding of the firm’s customers/sector makeup (D)
• Knowledge of the firm’s services and solution offerings (D)
• A broad understanding of the company’s goals (D)

Skills:

• Ability to maintain professional relationships (E)
• Ability to prioritise workloads effectively, maintaining high work rate with high quality (E)
• Fluent written communication using concise business terminology (E)
• Fluent oral communication that conveys authority to both clients and colleagues (E)
• See tasks through to completion and within agreed timescales (E)
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy (E)
• Monitor own workload to ensure issues are resolved and appropriate communication levels are maintained (E)
• Manage multiple tasks and conflicting priorities effectively to deliver on time, including managing time and utilising resources efficiently (E)
• Manage both your emotions and the emotions of others (E)
• Model team behaviour and encourage the same in others (D)

Personal Attributes:

• Adaptability in the face of challenges with the ability to adopt new skills and adjust to rapid change (E)
• Reliability and the ability to work independently in the absence of direct supervision (E)
• A positive outlook that balances being energetic with approachable (E)
• Integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness (E)
• Self-motivating, initiative, flexibility, and resilience (E)
• An understanding of how deliver work on time and according to an established process (E)