Trainee Semi-senioraccountant

Are you an **ACA or ACCA accountancy Trainee** looking for great experience and early responsibility, complemented by an excellent training package? Join the friendly team at Blitz Gooday and thrive with our support

**Trainee Semi-Senior Accountant**
**Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5BY (on Central Line)**
- **Full time, permanent**:

- **£30,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience**:

- **Modern office and excellent benefits package**

**Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK**

Blitz Gooday is a reputable firm of Chartered Certified Accountants, Chartered Tax Advisers, and Registered Auditors. We provide expert accounting and tax services to a diverse range of clients.

As a small, busy practice managing around 200 clients across multiple industries, we offer a supportive and dynamic work environment. Our close-knit team focuses on providing exceptional client service and is looking for a motivated individual to grow with us.

**The Role**

In this role, you'll gain invaluable experience and take on early responsibility in a variety of tasks. You'll receive comprehensive training and support, including an ACCA, ACA, or ACA-CTA study package, to help you advance your accountancy career. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter who’s looking to build a long-term career with a supportive, client-focused team.
- Key Responsibilities:_
- Bookkeeping and VAT returns
- Payroll preparation
- Management accounts and year-end accounts
- Tax return preparation
- Ad-hoc advisory services for clients
- Use of Xero software for accounts preparation
- Assist with construction industry scheme and rental accounts
- Maintain strong client relationships
- Stay up-to-date with current accounting and tax regulations
- Support with client tax planning and advice

**Benefits**:
At Blitz Gooday, we believe in supporting our staff with great perks and a welcoming workplace. We Offer:

- Smart casual dress code
- Modern office just 5 minutes from Buckhurst Hill tube station, close to shops and cafes
- Great Coffee
- 24 days holiday (including 4 days over Christmas) plus all 8 bank holidays
- Health care plan
- Pension scheme with Aviva
- Excellent training and study package (ACCA, ACA, or ACA-CTA)
- A great team environment with a focus on career development
- Access to a variety of clients and industries

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual who is eager to take on more responsibility and gain broad experience. About you:

- Highly organised self-starter looking for more responsibility and the great all-around experience that a small practice can offer
- A good degree, highly numerate, great time management skills, and keen attention to detail
- Part way along the journey with your accountancy exams with excellent marks so far
- Personable with good people and presentation skills
- 2+ years’ experience working as an accountancy trainee in an accountancy practice with a good working knowledge of Xero, and solid accounts preparation skills
- Knowledge of payroll, VAT returns, construction industry schemes, rental accounts, and tax would be an advantage but not essential

**You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.**

Other suitable skills and experience include Junior Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Trainee Accountant, Accounting Clerk, Audit Assistant, Tax Trainee, Management Accountant, Bookkeeper, Payroll Assistant, VAT Specialist.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 16504