Trainee Accountant/ Accounts Semi-senior - Blythebridge, United Kingdom - Key Accountancy Services

Description

An exciting opportunity has become available to work at Key Accountancy Services - a professional accountancy practice based in Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent.

Supporting small businesses, sole traders, and contractors since 2013, Key Accountancy offers a range of financial services, including guidance and accountancy implementation.

• Managing a portfolio of clients, responding to their queries efficiently and effectively to ensure clients receive an excellent level of service
• Completing director selfassessments (dividends and payroll)
• Completing sole trader selfassessments (VAT registered)
• Completing VAT returns, CIS returns, payroll, bookkeeping reviews and processing P11D's for clients in your own portfolio
• Preparing management accounts; profit and loss, journals on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Taking responsibility for the preparation of the limited company accounts and corporation tax returns
• Carrying out forecasting and analysis of accounts to identify any risk areas and reporting these on a quarterly, sixmonthly or annual basis
• Carrying out any other tasks which will support the rest of the team to deliver an effective service to clients
• Taking responsibility for any Xero problem solving or system corrections as required
• Providing full information to the Directors relating to any incidents involving problems with clients, employees or equipment etc
• Being responsible for the completion of additional tasks relating to your role upon request by Directors
• Complying with GDPR and other relevant legislation regarding confidentiality
• Working consistently to the legal requirements for health and safety
• Acting as ambassador in the best interests of the company, displaying great work ethic, being a keen team player and delivering to the highest standards
• Using own initiative and judgement in all tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Company
• Developing self in the role by learning to identify any opportunities
• Working in a professional and flexible manner, contributing to an atmosphere of solidarity and respect within the team
• Attending and fully participating in all training relevant for your role with a willingness to personally develop

• An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working in the accountancy sector.
• Knowledge of the systems used, to effectively complete your role to the highest standard at all times.
• A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting colleagues.

• At or studying towards AAT level
• Strong academic background
• An understanding of accounting fundamentals
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
• Strong IT skills experience with financial systems an advantage
• Excellent Interpersonal relationship skills
• Effective time management skills
• Effective communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to remain resilient when faced with challenging situations
• Ability to adapt to changes in systems and technology
• Maintaining your own working knowledge and awareness of legislation updates and best practice
• A high level of attention to detail

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends