Location: Haslemere
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £25,000 to £30,000
Sector: Accountancy Practice
TPF Recruitment, the leading accountancy practice recruiters in the South, are delighted to be supporting a well established accountancy practice with the recruitment of an Accounts & Tax Trainee.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career within accountancy practice and gain broad exposure across both accounts and tax. You will work closely with an experienced team and develop your technical knowledge whilst working with a varied portfolio of small and medium sized businesses and individuals.
The role will initially be predominantly office based in Liphook, with the opportunity to work from home 1 to 2 days per week once established in the role. There will also be occasional travel to the firm's Alton office.
The Role
As an Accounts & Tax Trainee, you will gain hands on experience across accounts preparation, bookkeeping and both business and personal tax.
Typical responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
Supporting the preparation of accounts working papers and reconciliations
Assisting with bookkeeping and maintaining accurate accounting records
Supporting the preparation of corporation tax returns
Assisting with personal tax returns
Preparing and reviewing basic VAT returns
Supporting clients with general accounting queries
Assisting with year end accounts and tax compliance work
Liaising with clients and the wider team as your experience develops
Gaining exposure to a varied portfolio of small and medium sized businesses and individuals
Supporting senior members of the team with ad hoc accounting and tax work
Developing your knowledge of accounting standards and UK tax legislation
Working towards taking on greater responsibility as your experience grows
RequirementsThe Ideal Candidate
Some previous experience within accountancy practice would be advantageous
Experience of preparing statutory accounts would be preferable
Alternatively, this could suit an ambitious accounts or finance graduate looking to begin their career in practice
Good understanding of basic accounting principles and double entry
An interest in developing a career across both accounts and tax
Good attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines
Confident and personable communication style
Keen to learn and develop technically
Comfortable working as part of a small and supportive team
Full UK driving licence would be advantageous due to occasional travel between offices
BenefitsWhat's on Offer
Salary of £25,000 to £30,000, depending on experience
Potential study support towards professional qualifications
On site parking
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Broad exposure across accounts and tax
Varied portfolio of business and personal tax clients
Supportive and friendly team environment
Excellent opportunity to develop a long term career within accountancy practice
Increasing responsibility and progression as your experience develops
If you are looking to build a career within accountancy practice and want the opportunity to develop across both accounts and tax, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team where you can learn and progress.
For more information, please contact Kourtney Luckett at TPF Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email .
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Salary description
£25000.00 - £30000.00 per year