Trainee Accountant - Cambridge, United Kingdom - PEM

PEM

Verified Company

Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

PEM is the largest independent firm of chartered accountants in Cambridge, providing a full range of business, personal and specialist services to a diverse range of business sectors and individuals.

This wide and varied client base provides an exciting basis for our training programmes - ensuring an excellent framework of knowledge and experience is achieved.

Overview
As a Trainee Accountant, you will assist with accounts preparation work and basic tax computations. Collaborate with senior staff to ensure accuracy and compliance. Additionally, you'll handle day-today queries and administrative tasks, contributing to the smooth operation of the group. Your commitment to maintaining service standards and meeting deadlines is crucial.

Alongside your work, you will receive first-class professional training as you study for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification, followed by the ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) qualification.

Key accountabilities

Completion of financial statements and tax computation production for portfolio manager review.
Liaising with clients, team and managers as appropriate.
Keeping managers fully informed of any issues, ensuring the work is completed to the highest quality and recording any work carried out clearly and concisely.
Dealing with day to day correspondence/queries from clients.
Attend and contribute to team meetings.

Person Specification

Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the organisation.
Proficient attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
Ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver to strict timelines.
Quick to learn and adapt to new situations.
Maintains and promotes high professional standards of conduct.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Pay:
From £20,215.00 per year

Benefits: