Trainee Chartered Accountant

In this role, you will gain experience across various accounting functions and a diverse client base in sectors such as manufacturing, wholesale, and retail.

Trainees will work alongside a mentor who will be responsible for their on-the-job training ensuring a wide variety of work is offered.

Duties will include:

• Assist in preparing financial statements, forecasts, detailed financial reports and accounts prep;

• Bookkeeping and drafting of VAT returns

• Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulations;

• Potential to be involved in transactional work i.e M&A Complex Tax advice

• Communicating with clients via the telephone, email and face to face on a regular basis

• Ad hoc project work and supporting other areas of the business

The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, expecting to achieve at least a 2.1 Degree. They should be highly motivated, capable of working both independently and as part of a team, and possess excellent communication skills.

• 3 A Levels (or equivalent)

• On track to achieve, or have obtained, a 2:1 degree

• Grade 4 – 9 (c or above) in GCSE English, Maths and ICT

• Proficient IT Skills and working knowledge of MS Excel

• Ability to build relationships with clients

• Ability to analyse and interupt data

• Excellent personal and communication skills