Trainee Accountant - Exeter, United Kingdom - Bush and Co Limited

Description

Trainee Accountant - Part Qualified

About Us
We are a firm of accountants and tax advisors operating from our office in the centre of Exeter. We have been advising clients since 1955. We are proud to have worked with local business, families and individuals throughout our 65 years.

This past year has seen significant changes to our working practices as with all businesses, a lot of our work is currently now conducted remotely.

Although our team has grown in recent years, client care remains core to the services we deliver.

As a firm we have tried to ensure that we continually work with our teams to ensure the best outcomes for team members and clients alike.

We believe in a strong team culture.

Our accounts teams ensure the clients' needs are met in relation to their accounts and tax returns.

These range from sole traders to medium sized group accounts & include both income tax as well as corporation tax.

With a large array of clients ranging from high net worth individuals to medium sized companies, there is a good variety of work and challenges to deal with.

The Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established firm and continue your accountancy career.

You will have at least 2 years' experience working for an accounting practice and competent in accounts preparation, preparing company tax returns, VAT returns and bookkeeping.

Knowledge of personal tax would be an advantage but not essential.

You will have knowledge of accounting software's such as Xero, QBO and Sage as well as being very comfortable with Excel.

The role will be based in the corporate team and as such there will be a requirement to spend time out of the office at clients to undertake audits etc.

The varied nature of our clients will mean that you will be constantly challenged and continually gaining valuable experience.


The Job Description

• Preparation of unincorporated & company accounts
• Prepare analysis of accounts
• Monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
• Draw up financial reports
• Assist with yearend closings
• Prepare tax computations and returns
• Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts
• Review and process expense reports.
• Most importantly help look after our clients needs

About You

At least 2 years' experience working for an accounting practice and competent in accounts preparation, preparing company tax returns, VAT returns and bookkeeping.

Knowledge of personal tax would be an advantage but not essential.

Knowledge of accounting software's such as Xero, QBO and Sage as well as being very comfortable with Excel.

Strong communicator.

The ability to be to self-motivated towards your studies is important and is demonstrated by part completion of AAT.

You will be someone who wants to make a difference to the firm's clients and to be part of the team.

The Package

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• 20 days holiday (increases on qualification)
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Generous pension
• Death in service cover
• Study support for AAT/ACCA/ACA
• Regular firm socials (recently including karting, gin tasting & farm walks/bbqs)
• Flexible working to be agreed

The above is dependent on experience & qualifications.


Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Exeter EX1 1QT