Graduate Trainee

Posted 3 hours 34 minutes ago by Richardson Swift Ltd

Permanent
Full Time
Graduate and Post Graduate Jobs
Somerset, Bath, United Kingdom, BA1 0
Job Description
Location

Bath

Key Relationships

Accounts Team, Clients, Payroll, Tax, Audit and Admin Departments

Job Purpose

As an Accounts Apprentice you will be learning from experienced professionals to support clients, whilst developing your skills and earning your chartered accountant status. Assist in preparing management accounts, VAT returns and financial statements whilst providing exceptional service to our clients.

Job Role
  • Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts for a various range of clients
  • Assist with the preparation of yearend financial statements/accounts for a range of unincorporated businesses
  • Carry out a variety of bookkeeping assignments for clients, both in-house and at client premises
  • Learn to prepare management account for clients, providing them with vital insights into their financial preformation
  • Utilise a range of industry-standard accounting software with the support of experienced professionals including Iris, Xero, Quickbooks, Sage and more, expanding your technical skills in financial software.
  • Report on a timely and accurate manner to client queries
  • Keep Account Managers informed of job progress and any issues arising
  • Help build and maintain client relationships by providing exceptional level of client service
  • Provide valuable assistance on administration tasks as needed
Person Specification
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel
  • Educated to degree level is preferred, but A levels would be considered
  • You will have demonstrated that you are ready to study a Level 7 qualification (ACA) alongside full time work
  • Ambitious and motivated
What's In It For You
  • Annual salary review
  • Birthday day off
  • Hours 37.5 per week full time
  • Assistance with ACA Level 7accounting qualification with the potential to join the business permanently at the end of the apprenticeship
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Join a busy and friendly team in the heart of Bath