Trainee Accountant

Trainee Accountant
£24,000 – £27,000
Maidenhead (Outskirts)
Full Time, Permanent
Ref: 868724

We are recruiting for an Trainee Accountant to join a dynamic firm of accountants to be based at the firm’s office on the outskirts of Maidenhead.  This is a good all-round accounting position that will support the seniors who are under pressure because of the continued growth of the business.

With a full study package, if desired, and mentoring, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop a full range of accounting skills and progress within the firm.  In the future, you could be involved with statutory accounts, audit and tax work as your skills develop.

As Trainee Accountant, in time and with training, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the team in proving a full range of accounting services to clients
• Bookkeeping
• Management accounts preparation
• VAT and Tax work including P11Ds
• Ad hoc duties as required

We welcome applications from candidates with the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Have at least six months accounts experience, ideally gained within a UK accountancy practice environment
• Ideally have started studying for an accountancy qualification, although not essential
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be IT literate and ideally have some experience of QuickBooks, Sage and/or Xero
• Have a willingness to learn and develop an accountancy career within practice

Due to a high volume of unsuitable applications for this role we would like to stress:

• We cannot accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship, now or in the future, ie those currently on student or graduate visas
• You must live locally to the firm, which is based a few miles north of Maidenhead centre

This successful firm of accountants will offer the Trainee Accountant a competitive salary and benefits, the opportunity to study for an accountancy qualification if desired, and a supportive working environment where a motivated person can thrive and progress.

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This may not be your perfect role today, so register your details here and we will contact you as suitable vacancies arise.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future.  This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa.

Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice.  We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants.  Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.