Trainee Accountant

Job Description

Trainee AccountantOur client is the largest network of accountants, currently working from over 300 locations throughout the UK, who focus their accountancy skills specifically on small businesses and taxpayers needing a tax return in the UK. They specialise in providingaccountancy services, tax returns, payroll, bookkeeping, tax savings and tax advice to small businesses. They have 80,000 clients including Sole Traders, Partnerships, Limited Companies and Personal Taxpayers.The RoleExciting opportunity for an ambitious, aspiring accountant.The company is expanding at its shop in Market Harborough and are looking for a driven and ambitious Trainee Accountant to be involved with the continued growth of the new office.This role is a little different from that of a traditional accountant; from the very start your focus will be on building relationships with local owner managed businesses and taxpayers. You will be involved with the acquisition of clients, bringing themon board, educating them in the use of cloud accounting software, ensuring assignments are delivered to a very high standard and ensuring that clients receive the right advice at the right time. An entrepreneurial spirit is required, and so this may not bethe ideal role if you wish to spend your days reconciling bank statements and calculating depreciation!You will benefit from an intensive training programme which will provide a great foundation to enable you to hit the ground running. The company have a two-year leadership program that will enable you to acquire the skills to reach the senior levels withinpractice.You will be encouraged to further your formal accountancy studies and to gain a recognised qualification. Ongoing training is a part of life within the Taxassist Accountants network, with a huge variety of subject specific courses being made available toyou.There may also be the opportunity for the right candidate to ultimately become a Client Manager and manage their own shop with the intention of purchasing the business from the existing owner within five years.About YouIt is likely that you will already have some experience in a finance role and you may already be studying for an accountancy qualification.You may be a business and finance graduate who is a self-starter with a can-do attitude.You will be conscientious, focused, show attention to detail, be a good listener, have a good memory and be a fast learnerYou will show initiative, ask questions, and understand the need to work on your own initiativeBenefitsSalary of £19,000 to £20,000 depending on experienceNEST pension schemeIn-house training programme and ongoing CPDEmployee assistance program - Health Assured22 days holidayThis is an important position and an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading organisation in a key role where you will be able to inuence its future success.Please apply now via our clients dedicated online recruitment process, which also includes a couple of assessments, but should take you no longer that 15-20 minutes to complete.Good luck!INDJOB

Keyskills :
Accountancy