Accounts Trainee
Streets
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Halifax, England
Contract type: Full time
We are currently seeking a Accounts Trainee to join our accounts and audit team to study and progress through the AAT / ACCA / ACA qualification.
Role Overview
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual starting their career in accountancy to develop their skills and gain hands-on experience in a supportive and professional environment. Working alongside experienced accounting and audit professionals, you will assist in delivering efficient and accurate accounting services to a varied portfolio of clients across different industries.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation of client financial statements including:
As a top 40 UK firm of Chartered Accountants, we go beyond the numbers—partnering with businesses, corporate clients, charities, and individuals to drive success. Whether supporting growing enterprises or guiding nonprofits, we provide expert financial insight with a personal touch.
Role Overview
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual starting their career in accountancy to develop their skills and gain hands-on experience in a supportive and professional environment. Working alongside experienced accounting and audit professionals, you will assist in delivering efficient and accurate accounting services to a varied portfolio of clients across different industries.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation of client financial statements including:
- Detail client information on to in-house accounting system using both manual and computerised data
- Prepare working papers to support financial statements
- Prepare fixed asset register
- Prepare summary of debtors, creditors pre-payments and accruals
- Prepare VAT reconciliations
- Post accounts to the system
- Prepare bank reconciliations
- Post financial information onto the in house accounting software
- undertaking systems testing
- Trace outstanding information
- Undertake balance sheet audit test
- Assist with stock takes
- Prepare draft Personal Tax Return
- Prepare draft Company Corporation Tax Returns
- File self-assessment Tax returns, VAT returns and Company Annual returns on line
- A genuine interest in a career in accounting and a strong willingness to learn.
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact confidently with clients and colleagues.
- A proactive and organised approach to work, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Good problem-solving skills and a desire to understand the "why" behind the numbers.
- IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Good educational attainment, grade 5 upwards in English and Maths, and good A level results in a related subjects (Business, Economics, Maths)
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A comprehensive training program, including support for professional qualifications (e.g., AAT, ACCA, ACA).
- The opportunity to work with a diverse client base, ranging from small businesses to large corporations.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment that encourages growth and development.
- Excellent career progression and development.
As a top 40 UK firm of Chartered Accountants, we go beyond the numbers—partnering with businesses, corporate clients, charities, and individuals to drive success. Whether supporting growing enterprises or guiding nonprofits, we provide expert financial insight with a personal touch.
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