Trainee Accountant
- Brighton & Hove
This is an exciting opportunity for a trainee/junior accountant, who is looking to progress to Semi-Senior level over the next year, to join a dynamic, fast-growing accountancy and business advisory firm, working with an exciting portfolio of clients. You’ll be part of an ambitious company with a goal to become a top 20 UK practice through a strategy of organic growth, alongside targeted mergers and acquisitions.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Management: Work with owner-managed businesses, including sole traders, partnerships, and companies.
- Accounts Preparation: Prepare accounts and financial statements for clients.
- Record Processing: Process client records accurately and efficiently.
- Management Accounts: Prepare management accounts to meet client needs.
- VAT Returns: Complete and check VAT returns for accuracy and compliance.
- Client Support: Address basic client queries and provide support as required.
- Administration: Carry out administrative and ad hoc tasks as needed.
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Experience in an accountancy or finance-related role.
- AAT 4 (finishing or qualified) or someone starting ACCA Studies.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to client service.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Proactive and results-oriented, with a focus on delivering value to the business.
- A collaborative team player.
- High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
What we offer you:
- Study support
- 20 days annual leave, rising by 2 days after 2 years’ service + bank holidays, 8.30am – 5.15pm
- Workplace pension
- Employee benefits scheme offering discounts from hundreds of retailers
- Life assurance
- Access to EAP
