Job Opportunity: Accounts & Tax Trainee

TPF Recruitment, the leading accountancy practice recruiters in the South, are delighted to be supporting a well established accountancy practice with the recruitment of an Accounts & Tax Trainee.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career within accountancy practice and gain broad exposure across both accounts and tax. You will work closely with an experienced team and develop your technical knowledge whilst working with a varied portfolio of small and medium sized businesses and individuals.

The role will initially be predominantly office based in Liphook, with the opportunity to work from home 1 to 2 days per week once established in the role. There will also be occasional travel to the firm's Alton office.

The Role

As an Accounts & Tax Trainee, you will gain hands on experience across accounts preparation, bookkeeping and both business and personal tax.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies
  
• Supporting the preparation of accounts working papers and reconciliations
  
• Assisting with bookkeeping and maintaining accurate accounting records
  
• Supporting the preparation of corporation tax returns
  
• Assisting with personal tax returns
  
• Preparing and reviewing basic VAT returns
  
• Supporting clients with general accounting queries
  
• Assisting with year end accounts and tax compliance work
  
• Liaising with clients and the wider team as your experience develops
  
• Gaining exposure to a varied portfolio of small and medium sized businesses and individuals
  
• Supporting senior members of the team with ad hoc accounting and tax work
  
• Developing your knowledge of accounting standards and UK tax legislation
  
• Working towards taking on greater responsibility as your experience grows
  

Requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• Some previous experience within accountancy practice would be advantageous
  
• Experience of preparing statutory accounts would be preferable
  
• Alternatively, this could suit an ambitious accounts or finance graduate looking to begin their career in practice
  
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and double entry
  
• An interest in developing a career across both accounts and tax
  
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines
  
• Confident and personable communication style
  
• Keen to learn and develop technically
  
• Comfortable working as part of a small and supportive team
  
• Full UK driving licence would be advantageous due to occasional travel between offices
  

Benefits

What's on Offer

• Salary of £25,000 to £30,000, depending on experience
  
• Potential study support towards professional qualifications
  
• On site parking
  
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  
• Broad exposure across accounts and tax
  
• Varied portfolio of business and personal tax clients
  
• Supportive and friendly team environment
  
• Excellent opportunity to develop a long term career within accountancy practice
  
• Increasing responsibility and progression as your experience develops
  

If you are looking to build a career within accountancy practice and want the opportunity to develop across both accounts and tax, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team where you can learn and progress.

For more information, please contact Kourtney Luckett at TPF Recruitment on 01483 900 940 or email [email protected].

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