Trainee Accountant

LHP Accountants are looking for a highly motivated trainee accountant based at our Aberaeron office who has a strong desire to embark on a career in accountancy and to study towards a professional accountancy qualification.

Benefits Include: Flexi time, Pension, Bonuses, Holidays, Socials.

**Roles & Responsibilities**:

- Assisting with financial and management accounts preparation for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies.
- Assisting with managing client expectations and deadlines.
- Assisting with the preparation of personal and business tax returns.
- Processing client records accurately using cloud accountancy software such as Xero and Quickbooks.
- Preparation of VAT returns and management accounts.
- Assisting with general administrative duties including meeting and greeting clients, answering the telephone and supporting the team to meet deadlines as required.

**The ideal Trainee Accountant will**:

- Be AAT, Degree qualified/Strong A levels or have experience within accounts.
- Be self-motivated and ambitious with the capability of working independently and as part of a team.
- Have excellent attention to detail and ability to self-review work.
- Have a flexible and proactive approach with the ability to take initiative.
- Ability to present documents in a clear, cohesive manner.
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Be supportive and deadline driven.
- Be keen to learn and progress.
- Ability to speak Welsh highly desirable but not essential.

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Flexitime

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Aberaeron, SA46 0JD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- accounting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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