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Trainee Financial Accountant

Robert Half
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 19 minutes
Location

Pontypool, Monmouthshire NP4 8RD, Wales

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This position offers a chance to gain hands-on experience in accounting while working closely with an experienced team.
  • Key responsibilities include managing financial records using Microsoft Excel and preparing tax and VAT returns with IRIS software.
  • Candidates should have a passion for accounting and ideally possess strong Excel skills, along with attention to detail.
  • The role requires a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience and emphasizes the importance of meeting deadlines in a small team environment.
  • Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications, offering competitive rates for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad, hands-on experience in all aspects of accounting and make a real impact within a close-knit team. You'll work directly with experienced accountants, learning and growing alongside the team.

Responsibilities:

* Financial Record Management (Hands-On):

o Dive into real-world accounting using Microsoft Excel to maintain accurate financial records. This includes recording transactions, reconciling accounts, and managing ledgers for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.

o Contribute directly to the preparation of financial reports, seeing your work make a tangible difference.

* Tax & VAT Returns (Practical Application):

o Learn to prepare and submit tax and VAT returns using IRIS software.

o Gain practical experience with popular accounting software like Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, and FreeAgent, becoming proficient in their use.

* Tax Computations (Real-World Learning):

o Assist in preparing corporation and income tax computations, gaining a solid understanding of current accounting principles and policies.

o Learn how to ensure client compliance.

* Payroll Processing (Direct Responsibility):

o Take ownership of operating BrightPay to process payslips and P11Ds, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

* Client Communication (Building Relationships):

o Develop strong professional relationships with our valued clients through phone and in-person interactions.

o Provide personalised support and address client queries with confidence.

* Deadline Management (Essential in a Small Team):

o Contribute to the smooth operation of our practice by meeting tight deadlines and managing your workload effectively.

o Understand the importance of efficiency in a small team.

Skills and Qualifications:

* A genuine passion for accounting and a desire to learn.

* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

* Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

* Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

* Ability to thrive in a 1 collaborative, small-team environment.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

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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.