Audit & Accounts Trainee

Reporting to the Audit and Accounts Manager, with appropriate guidance and support, you will:

 

 • Draft working papers to support the preparation of accounts for sole traders and small limited companies.

 

• Prepare sole trader/company tax computations.

 

• Assist with audit field work (often attending clients’ premises).

 

 • Work with different accounting software packages including Sage, Quickbooks, Xero.

 

 • Learn double entry and bookkeeping skills.

 

 • Communicate with clients.

 

 • Support other departments within the firm as and when needed.

 

 STUDYING

 

 • Study towards a recognised accountancy qualification – AAT followed by ACA for school leavers or ACA for graduates.

 

• Balance studies and working full time with generous study leave provided by the firm.

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

 

• At least three A levels at grade B or equivalent.

 

• A graduate with at least a grade 2:1 in a relevant field of study

 

• You’ll also need to have competent knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

 

 • You must be able to live and work permanently in the UK.

 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

 

• The right candidate will be able to: - deliver accurate work to deadlines - demonstrate a commitment to delivering a first-class service to clients - work as part of a team - demonstrate excellent communications skills, both written and verbal - demonstrate good time management skills including prioritising

 

 • A driving licence and access to transport is beneficial as most of our audits are conducted at the client’s premises.

 

SALARY / BENEFITS What we can offer you:

 

• A dynamic and varied workload and excellent prospects for progression.

 

• Competitive salary which is reviewed annually.

 

• Extensive internal and on-the-job training.

 

 • Individual development plan to support career progression.

 

• Buddying and mentor support.

 

 • Paid study leave.

 

 • 23 days annual leave i(increasing to 25 days on qualification) in addition to statutory bank holidays.

 

 • Group Personal Pension Scheme

 

.• Life assurance cover of four times salary

 

• Eligibility for the firm’s quarterly bonus scheme

 

 • Flexible working – 3 days in the office and 2 days WFH, after probation.

 

 • Ongoing Learning and Development through one-to-one mentoring and the Moore Global platform to develop soft skills as well as technical knowledge.

 

• Social events including Christmas party and summer parties plus ad hoc social and charitable events.

 

 Moore Northern Home Counties is a fast-growing, top 15 accounting and advisory network, with offices throughout the UK and members across the globe. We have offices in Goffs Oak & Stevenage.

 

If you interested in starting your Accountancy career journey with this us, please contact:

 

kim.godfrey@moorenhc.co.uk