Vacancy
Vacancy – Trainee Accountant
Hours: Full time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Type: Permanent
Due to the continuing success of our specialist medical department, and our focus on increasing our market share in this sector, we are looking for an ambitious individual to join the team. We are developing a thriving, customer-focused team who are fast becoming the number one choice for the medical sector in Leicestershire. Acting for a large number of practices in the area (as well as individual GP’s, GP Practices and GP Federations), we offer expert advice on accounts, personal tax and pensions, together with bespoke bookkeeping, cost control, VAT and management accounts services.
This is a superb opportunity for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual who is wanting a career in accountancy and an opportunity to progress.
Regular responsibilities of this role may include (but are not limited to):
- Supporting the medical team in ensuring assignments are effectively managed, work is completed in a timely manner and specific deadlines are met
- Assisting the team in preparation of the year-end partnership accounts and the partnership and personal tax computations
- Typing and preparing documents including accounts and letters using Microsoft Word and Excel
- Other general admin duties which will include scanning, photocopying, filing and other ad hoc admin duties
- Progressing your own professional study requirements with the support of the Medical Associate Director and team
- Manage all work efficiently, profitably and in accordance with the Company’s procedures
Required skills
- Part qualified AAT (at least 1 year preferred)
- Experience of working in practice is preferred but not necessarily required
- Be computer literate (particularly Microsoft Office), and be able to adapt to using new software quickly and easily (Sage, IRIS, Xero etc.)
- Willingness to learn and work within a team
- Have excellent attention to detail and thrive on exceeding client expectations
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills