Trainee Accountant

6 days ago

Brentwood, United Kingdom TaxAssist Accountants Full time

TaxAssist Accountants are the largest network of accountants, currently working from over 400 locations, serving over 80,000 clients in the UK, and expanding across Ireland, Australia, Canada, and the United States. We are a Top 25 accounting network which is owned by the franchisees and managers. We specialise in providing accountancy services, tax returns, payroll, bookkeeping, tax savings, and tax advice to our clients - Sole Traders, Partnerships, Limited Companies and Personal Taxpayers. We have established processes in place, along with access to excellent ongoing training and technical support in all aspects of the role. We focus on utilising technology and enjoy using cutting edge apps and cloud-based software to better service our clients.

An excellent opportunity has now arisen in our established multi-office Accountancy firm for a full-time permanent Trainee Accountant in our Brentwood office. Occasional travel to other offices may be required. The responsibilities of this role will require working in all aspects of the Accountancy profession such as bookkeeping, accounts production and tax. Full training will be given. There will be opportunity for advancement dependent on ability.

**Contracted hours**:40 hours per week

**Holidays**: 25 working days plus bank holidays

**Reporting to the Practice Director, responsibilities will include**:

- In due course, preparing working papers and annual accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and owner managed SMEs for manager review. Full training will be provided.
- In due course, prepare statutory accounts in accordance with UK FRS 105 and FRS 102 for manager review
- Prepare personal tax returns
- Prepare and submit VAT returns
- Communicating with clients
- Liaise with HMRC on behalf of clients
- Work confidently with various computer and accounting software such as Quickbooks.
- Visiting other offices and clients occasionally.

**The individual**
- No Practice experience required but a natural ability with numbers and a desire to work in the accountancy sector is essential
- Friendly disposition and a team player
- Good oral/written English skills
- Effective communicator
- Driver with car would be advantageous

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

**Salary**: £9.50-£12.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brentwood, CM15 9AU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

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