Trainee Accountant

Trainee Accountant

Title: Trainee Accountant
Report to: Manager
Location: Hounslow
Salary: £14,000 – £21,000 plus benefits
Start date: ASAP

We are a medium sized firm of Chartered Accountants & Tax Advisors based in Hounslow (West London) and are looking for a Trainee Accountant position to join a rapidly expanding and friendly team.

We are a forward thinking accounting firm providing a range of accounting and tax services and are looking for someone who is ready to start their career in accountancy and tax.

The position is for a Trainee Accountant who will work in the accounts team to support the Manager with all aspects of accounting compliance.

The role offers great opportunity to grow and develop accounting and soft skills along with study support to qualify for either the AAT or the ACCA/ACA qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare company statutory accounts and corporation tax computations
• Carry out all aspects of bookkeeping
• Submission of company confirmation statements and registrations for PAYE and VAT
• Companies House duties of company incorporation and changes of directorships
• Preparing personal tax returns for landlords, directors and complex high net worth individuals
• Present quarterly VAT returns to the Manager for final submission

Job requirements

• Graduates: Minimum 2.1 degree
• or A Level Entrants: Minimum 3 A Levels (A-C)
• Excellent communication & presentational skills
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills

If you are looking to work in a friendly, professional environment in a role with a lot of client contact, this is the role for you.