Trainee accounts and payroll assistant

Company Description

We are an experienced firm of chartered accountants based in Edinburgh, but we're not your average collar-and-tie people. While we pride ourselves on our high level of service and client retention, we are also driven in creating a fun and enjoyable work atmosphere. If you want to join a friendly, growing team based in the heart of Edinburgh then look no further.

We are offering a competitive salary and ACCA training package for the right candidate to join our office as a trainee Chartered Accountant and payroll assistant. The role is based in our busy accounting and payroll departments where you will be involved in a variety of different work. We expect 50% of your time will be spent within our accounts department and 50% in our payroll department (all sitting within our business support team).

• Preparation of VAT returns and management accounts
• Preparation of statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and charities
• Preparation of payroll returns for a portfolio of clients.
• Preparation of business tax and personal tax returns
• Meeting client expectations in terms of accuracy and timescales for delivery of work
• Being highly responsive to client needs.

• A relevant undergraduate degree in accountancy or finance, with exemptions towards ACCA exams, would be preferred but not essential
• Positive mindset / team spirit
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Strong excel skills
• A professional, respectful, and friendly manner
• Ability to build and develop client relationships