Trainee Accountant - Southampton, United Kingdom - ASD Recruit Ltd

ASD Recruit Ltd

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Southampton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job title:
Trainee Accountant

Department:
Accounting

Reporting to:
Manager

Location:
Southampton

The Role

Job Purpose

To support the Centre of Excellence service and deliver the accounting services to the other firm offices also to provide taxation, bookkeeping and accounting support to Real Estate property team clients.

All in line with the defined business activities. All tasks to be carried out efficiently and effectively, in accordance with firm procedures.

Key Result Areas

Provide excellent levels of financial client service for Real Estate and Private Equity clients in line with firm standards, procedures, guidelines and appropriate accountancy standards
Experience on Investran and/or Yardi
Work closely with the manager, team and support functions to manage client expectation and ensure

adherence to timelines on client deliverables in accordance to the requirements defined by the manager.

Maintain and update documentation and accounting records accurately
Take responsibility for own personal development, in line with agreed annual performance objectives
To act at all times in accordance with firm values, as set out above

Primary Contacts

Own team
Business unit director
Internal departments
External auditors (possibly under supervision)

Requirements:

Essential
Desirable

Qualifications

Be studying towards an appropriate accounting qualification - ACCA/ACA professional level.

Experience
Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

Personal qualities

Motivation

Direct experience of producing Management accounts and financial statements
Real Estate or Private Equity fund experience
Investran / Yardi experience
Experience in keep the accounting transaction up to date and produce

financial statements to IFRS or other appropriate standards for a range of entities

An awareness and understanding of the local finance industry, legislation and regulatory requirements in which we operate
Working knowledge of IFRS or other appropriate accounting standards
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Working with demanding deadlines
Accepts responsibility
Effective questioning style
Integrity
Team player
Flexibility
Enthusiasm to deliver
Adaptable and versatile
Appropriate office conduct and attitude to work
Strong commitment to client service excellence
Proactive and disciplined approach to work
Competence in carrying out their role and the tasks and duties associated with their role

Key Responsibilities
Your role may include, but will not be limited to, the following tasks which we call 'Defined Business Activities'.

The list of defined business activities is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time:

Responsible for a portfolio of clients;
Liaising directly with clients;
Reporting directly to directors;
Completing the monthly management accounts and book keeping;
Accounts preparation;
Preparation of corporation tax returns and related computations;
Preparation of selfassessment returns and nonresident company returns;
Providing accounting support to clients;
Preparation of VAT Returns;
A working knowledge of excel is required;
Assisting with managing client relationships with HM Revenue & Customs;
Advising clients with regards to their statutory obligations;
Direct responsibility for monitoring the efficient delivery of our services to each client in their portfolio and, indirectly, the responsibility for maximising the profitability of the client as follows by monitoring own work to ensure timely and efficient completion.