Juice Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading organisation based in Cheltenham, in their search for a Trainee Accounts Assistant
.DAY TO DAY:
- Assisting in the preparation of more complex statutory accounts and review of disclosures under a range of accounting frameworks, including FRS102 and IFRS
- Assist with the review of statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
- Assisting with the preparation, review and submission of VAT and employer taxes
- Assisting in the preparation or review of monthly/quarterly management reports for a range of clients
- Preparation of integrated cash flow forecasts
- Review of bookkeeping duties using a variety of accounting software e.g. Xero, Sage
- Preparation or review of corporation tax returns and ad-hoc advice as supported by our tax team.
- Client relationship building and assisting management with maintenance of client portfolios.
- Understanding client internal controls and where weaknesses are identified, suggesting improvements
- Performing on-site assignments/secondments at client’s premises
- Ensuring completion of assigned areas of work within the time budget and deadlines to the standard set and with a minimum of supervision by the manager
- Seeking to continuously improve systems and procedures
- Providing assistance, coaching and mentoring to junior staff as and when required
- Prioritising your own work and deadlines
- Being up to date with technical knowledge and changes in the accountancy profession, driving best practice in the team and ensuring the team continues to develop.
- Monitoring and adhering to deadlines, ensuring client work is completed in line with client expectations.
- Liaising with the other departments in the firm and having awareness services on offer.
WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE:
- ACCA/ACA/AAT Qualified, part qualified
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience in an Accountancy Practice Firm
- Basic knowledge of accounting packages and statutory accounts preparation software
- Basic knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and FRS 102
- Strong time management and delegative skills
Salary paying up to £25,000-£27,000 per annum