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Trainee Accountant

2i Recruit Ltd
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Guildford, Surrey GU1 3HW, England

Salary

£24,000 - £27,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is seeking a motivated and driven Trainee Accountant to join their growing team.
  • This entry-level role requires either part-qualified AAT status or a degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field.
  • The successful candidate will perform bookkeeping, prepare VAT returns, and assist in year-end accounts preparation.
  • A salary of £25,000 is offered for this position, and previous work experience in finance is an advantage but not essential.
  • Strong communication skills and a desire to learn and develop a career in accounting are essential for this role.

OurclientisseekingamotivatedanddrivenTraineeAccountanttojointheirgrowingteam.Thisentry-levelroleoffersafantasticopportunitytogainhands-onexperienceinaccountingandfinance,withfullsupportforcareerdevelopment.Thesuccessfulcandidatewillbeinvolvedinavarietyofaccountingtasksandwillhavethechancetobuildvaluableexperienceworkingwithbothindividualsandbusinessesacrossvarioussectors.

KeyResponsibilities:

  • Performmonthlyandquarterlybookkeepingusingavarietyofaccountingsoftware,fromincompleteandcompleterecords.
  • PrepareVATreturnsonamonthlyandquarterlybasis.
  • Reconcilesalesandpurchaseledgersonamonthlyandquarterlybasisusingdifferentaccountingsoftwarepackages.
  • Assistinthepreparationofyear-endaccountsforsoletraders,partnerships,andlimitedcompanies.
  • Supportthepreparationofcorporationtaxreturns.
  • Assistinpreparingpersonalandpartnershiptaxreturns.
  • Draftclientcorrespondence,includinglettersandemails.
  • Attendclientmeetingsasrequiredtoprovideassistanceandsupport.
  • LiaisewithHMRConbehalfofclientsforvariousmatters.
  • Maintainhighlevelsofcustomerserviceandprofessionalismatalltimes.

ExperienceandSkillsRequirements:

  • Eitherpart-qualifiedAAT,oradegreeinAccounting,Business,Finance,orarelatedfield.
  • Previousworkexperienceinfinance(practiceorindustry)isanadvantagebutnotessential.
  • Strongcommunicationskills,bothwrittenandverbal.
  • Self-motivatedwiththeabilitytoworkindependentlyandaspartofateam.
  • Strongacademicbackgroundwithadesiretolearnanddevelopacareerinaccounting.
  • Abilitytoworkefficientlytotightdeadlines.
  • ComputerliteratewithproficiencyinWord,Excel,andOutlook.
  • FamiliaritywithaccountingsoftwaresuchasSage,Xero,orQuickBooksisadvantageousbutnotessential.

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