Accounts Trainee

Department: Accounting

Location: Uckfield

Description

Simmons Gainsford is a rapidly expanding accountancy and advisory firm. As part of the Sumer Group, Simmons Gainsford forms part of a Top 20 Accountancy firm.

We enjoy what we do, we love being challenged and we are always striving to improve. We are committed to training and developing our people to enable them to achieve their career goals.

With our in-house training and support, this is a great opportunity for someone seeking to begin a career in our friendly and supportive team!


Key Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare accounts for sole traders, partnerships and LLPs along with draft tax computations
• Draft statutory accounts for limited companies together with draft tax computations and Corporation Tax returns
• Assist with examinations of client accounts and records
  

The above duties are not definitive




Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Strong IT skills
• Team working
• Organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Maths & English GCSE or equivalent Grade C/4 or above
  
  
  

Benefits

• Early finish Fridays during Summer (Jul & Aug)
• 28 days holiday inc public holidays plus up to 3 days when offices close over Christmas with the option to purchase 5 extra days per year
• Employee discount scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme