Trainee Accountant

Accountancy firm in the city of London has vacancy for a trainee accountant who ideally have previous experience working in an accountancy practice.

This full-time role offers the successful candidate exposure to a wide range of clients across a variety of sectors. It will help you develop your technical skills and professional development.

Skills / Experience:

• Academic background in accounting and finance
• Good knowledge of World and Excel
• Previous experience of using Sage Accounts, Xero and Quick Books would be advantageous.
• Previous experience of tax (payroll, personal and corporation tax) would be advantageous.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly organised and ability to meet deadline.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Confidence and professionalism when dealing with clients.
• Ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.

Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping, preparation of payroll and VAT returns
• Handling financial administration and electronic document management
• Preparing statutory financial statements from primary records or trial balance
• Preparing management accounts
• Preparing tax computations and returns
• Liaising with clients, assisting senior and manager