AAT/ACA trainee accountant

We are currently looking to recruit for an AAT trainee to join our team as an audit & accounts trainee, to come on board and complete their AAT/ACA qualification with us. 

 Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

- Preparation of accounts (annual and management) for companies, charities, partnerships, sole traders and all other entities. This will be achieved using one, or a combination of different computerised packages including Caseware, Sage, Xero and Excel to name a few. This will also involve producing relevant working papers, completing work programmes and producing accounts in the necessary statutory format containing all required disclosures (for annual assignments only).

- Working as a member of audit teams (after 12 months) and performing audit work in accordance with instructions given by more senior staff. This will also involve specialist audit assignments, which require different approaches to standard audit assignments.

- Ensuring files are in order for review by Managers/Partners. Preparing a list of points that need to be brought to the attention of Managers/Partners or referred to the client.

- Drafting tax computations and company tax returns.

- Preparing management accounts and other information as required by the client e.g. variance analysis, cash flow forecasts.

- Assisting with the completion of client VAT returns as required.

- Providing ad hoc advice and assistance to clients.

- This role does involve travelling to clients. Any additional time spent travelling over and above your normal travel time to the office can be charged to the client.