Junior Accountant / Trainee

Salary: £26,000 – £26,400 per year

Calling all Accounting and Finance Graduates looking for their first role in accountancy, I am looking for a bright personable, ambitious individual to join a dynamic team of accountants. They will offer you full study support to ensure you’re successful on your journey to becoming a chartered accountant in return for your hard work drive and dedication. This role will give you the opportunity to learn from some of the best accountants, using modern software & automation, in one of the fastest growing and exciting industries.

Location London or Woking

Junior Accountant/Trainee- About the Role

You will given the skills required to become a complete accountant, being able to work towards running a finance function independently.

You will assist the senior accountant with the month-end process for a portfolio of clients, working towards producing output to a perfect standard. On a daily basis tasks will include:

* Bookkeeping: using Xero and other financial software to efficiently deal with company transactions.

* Using Microsoft Excel to manipulate various data sources, to ensure they are recorded accurately in Xero.

* Using integrated third-party software to set up payments for review.

* Assisting with monthly reporting and performing monthly checks on the financial data, including analytical reviews.

* Preparation of monthly payroll and pension filings.

* Preparation of VAT returns within Xero.

* Liaising with HMRC and other third parties for general queries.

* Responding to client queries and assisting with ad hoc requests.

The successful Junior Accountant /Trainee will have /be:

* A recent graduate or already part qualified ACCA or ACA

* Is extremely hungry to learn – the road to becoming chartered is long but rewarding.

* Extremely receptive to feedback

* Have a huge amount of pride in the work you produce.

* A strong emphasis on customer service.

* Strong attention to detail.

* Ability to work with autonomy, with a curious mind to look for answers.

* Process driven and has a desire to challenge and improve existing processes.

* Ambition to become a chartered accountant.

* Experience using Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s, keyboard shortcuts).

Junior Accountant /Trainee – Benefits

include opportunities for remote working with full IT and office support given, discretionary company bonus, full ACA or ACCA training package including study leave

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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