Trainee Accountant - Dunstable, United Kingdom - The Smartlist
Description
National World / Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Higginson & Company (UK) Limited.
Trainee Accountant
Higginson & Company (UK) Limited, are a firm of Accountants based in Dunstable. They are looking to recruit a trainee/part qualified accountant. The role offers on the job training whilst studying towards the ACA or ACCA qualification.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Training to become a fully rounded accountant with exposure to each department including: Accounts, Audit, Tax, Payroll, VAT, Bookkeeping and company legal aspects.
- Preparation of accounts for Sole trader\Partnership and Limited company clients.
- Audit fieldwork as part of an audit team.
- Direct involvement with clients.
- Dealing with client queries.
- Reporting to the manager/partner within the office and assisting with tasks given to them.
- Bookkeeping and VAT returns for clients using IRIS Kashflow or Sage (to include: processing invoices, supplier statement reconciliations, posting bank transactions and doing bank reconciliations.
- Ad hoc duties within the office which arise as part of the role, including answering the phones.
Preferred Experience and Requirements:
- To have worked within an accountancy firm or within an accounts department and have some knowledge of bookkeeping and basic accounting.
- Experience of using software's esp. Microsoft Excel and Sage (others an advantage)
- Enthusiastic team player with a positive, hardworking approach.
- Good at problem solving.
- Excellent attention to detail and at following processes.
- Well organised, enthusiastic and selfmotivated with an ability to prioritise and manage own time efficiently and effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Adaptable and flexible nature, with a 'can do' attitude and willing to assist where required.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications would be "A" levels and/or AAT in order to have the entry requirements to study towards the ACA or ACCA qualification.
Vacancy:
Trainee Accountant
Location:
Dunstable
Salary:
Competitive Salary including full study support package for ACA or ACCA, including paid courses and study leave. (Study days, exams, training all paid for) 20 days annual leave + bank holidays.
Hours:
Flexible working hours and opportunities to work from home after a probation period
Contract Type:
Permanent
Reference:
JS1418
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