Graduate Accounting Trainee

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Square Mile Accounting is an innovative, forward-thinking, and entrepreneurial cloud-based accountancy practice. Our client base is varied but we have a particular focus on cutting-edge technology and digital businesses. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a rapidly developing practice.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual who is looking for broad training across various financial systems and compliance areas. This individual will initially be given foundation training in bookkeeping, and then progress quickly to a Financial Controller. As a Financial Controller responsibilities will include managing client relationships and preparation of management and statutory accounts for clients of all sizes.

Reports to: Finance Business Partner

RESPONSIBILITIES

Core responsibilities for initial 6 – 9 months include:

• Control of the bookkeeping process
• VAT and EC sales list returns
• Payroll and Pension fillings
• Confirmation statements
• Payment runs
• Assistance with manager accounts preparation
• Assistance with year-end accounts preparation
• Xero training
• Billing and other administrative tasks
• Assistance with business projects

Core responsibilities post initial period include:

• Oversight of the bookkeeping process
• Oversight and review of regular monthly and quarterly services
• Managing client relationships and delivery of services for small to medium sized clients
• Management accounts preparation
• Year-end accounts preparation
• Xero training
• Business project delivery
• Supervision of off-shored tasks

CORE COMPETENCIES

Desirable competencies include:

• A 2:1 degree or above
• An empathetic mindset
• An analytical approach and a problem-solving attitude
• Enjoys building relationships and willingness to work with clients to assist them
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage deadlines
• Ability to adapt to difficult workload demands, e.g. time / resource constraints
• Strong team ethic and willingness to train / help others
• A passion for start-ups and technology

WORK YOUR WAY

Square Mile puts its people first, which means you are given the freedom and flexibility to work in a way that suits you and your lifestyle.

As part of the team, you will enjoy:

• Flexible working: Opportunity to flex your own working hours around core office hours
• Hybrid Working: Working from home with access to co-working space. Must be able to commute to London or nearby on a required basis
• Home working set-up: Dell laptop and monitors provided
• 20 days holiday (plus 8 Bank Holidays) a year: Opportunity to buy additional days
• Study support: Support with tuition and leave for exams provided
• Benefits:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 5% enhanced pension contribution
  • Cycle to work scheme