Our leading Douglas-based Accounting practice is seeking a Trainee Client Accountant to join their accounting team - a mix of fully qualified and trainee accountants. You will enjoy full training, financial and study support toward an accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA).
As a Trainee Client Accountant you will be responsible for carrying out general accounting functions including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules/ledgers, bank reconciliations, preparing VAT returns and management accounts. Wider duties will include:
- Prepare journal entries and complete general ledger operations
- Monthly closings and preparation of monthly and quarterly reports
- Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
- Assist in the production of monthly financial reports
- Assist in the preparation of tax computations and VAT returns
- Account/bank reconciliations
- Build relationships with clients
- Follow internal financial controls and procedures
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Assist in the preparation of annual statutory financial statements
- Assist with year-end closings for clients
The ideal candidate for the role of Trainee Client Accountant will be:
- Experience of working within an office environment would be ideal
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel
- Minimum of 2 A' levels or equivalent qualifications (including mathematics)
- Be organised and efficient, with attention to detail
- Be task oriented and analytical
