Trainee Client Accountant

Our client seeks a Trainee Client Accountant to join their team. Role Profile: You will be responsible for carrying out general accounting functions including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules/ledgers, bank reconciliations, preparing VAT returns and management accounts. The accounting team has a mix of fully qualified and trainee accountants. The role on offer is for an additional trainee accountant to join the accounting team. For the right candidate, they will provide financial and study support towards an accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA) following completion of the probation period and satisfactory performance. On the job coaching will also be provided by the team. Key Responsibilities:Prepare journal entries.Complete general ledger operations.Monthly closings and preparation of monthly and quarterly reports.Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts.Assist in the production of monthly financial reports.Assist in the preparation of tax computations and vat returns.Account/bank reconciliations.Build relationships with clients.Follow internal financial controls and procedures.Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Assist in the preparation of annual statutory financial statements.Assist with year-end closings for clients.Other office administrative tasks. Key Skills & Experience: Experience of working within an office environment would be ideal.Minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent qualifications.Attention to detail and accuracy.Scheduling and monitoring.Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.Team work.Planning and organising. Communication skills.Initiative.Confidentiality. If you have the required skills please apply online at searchandselect.com quoting reference number: 15181