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Trainee Chartered Accountant - AAT

Si Recruitment
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Darlington, Durham DL3 9SD

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Audit and Accounts Associate involves preparing accounts from various client systems like Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks Online.
  • Candidates must have at least one year of relevant experience and possess three A levels at grades A* - C (or equivalent).
  • Responsibilities include assisting in onsite audits, preparing draft corporation tax computations, and addressing queries from accounts and tax managers.
  • Strong communication skills and proficiency in IT, particularly Excel, are essential for this role, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the candidate's experience and qualifications.

?A typical day in the life of an Audit and Accounts Associate

  • Prepare accounts from a variety of clients’ systems including Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks Online

  • Participate in onsite audits as an assistant to the audit senior and undertaking relevant tasks as required by the audit senior.

  • Prepare draft corporation tax computations.

  • Action queries raised by the accounts and tax managers on the draft accounts and tax computations.

  • Clear review points and actioning queries raised by colleagues.

  • Act as a point of contact for clients for ad hoc queries

  • Attend clients’ premises across the North-East and Yorkshire depending on office location.

What are we looking for:

  • Have 3 A levels at grade A* - C (or equivalent)

  • Be willing to learn and have an enthusiasm to pursue a career in accountancy.

  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be confident speaking to clients face to face, over the telephone, and by email.

  • Must have excellent IT skills, including working knowledge of Excel.

  • The ability to check work for accuracy and have good attention to detail.

  • Be able to demonstrate your initiative to solve problems.

  • Be flexible and proactive in managing multiple priorities.

  • The ability to travel to clients’ premises as required.

It would be desirable if you had relevant accounts experience.

It would also be beneficial if you had experience of using accountancy software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Online, Sage, and IRIS with experience of delivering excellent client service.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.