Trainee Accountant

• Education assistance / sponsorship
• Clear progression plan
• Pension plan

Looking to start your career in insolvency? A leading UK accountancy firm is on the lookout for a bright, driven graduate to join their team in Guildford.

In this Trainee Accountant role in Guildford, you will be joining a top 100 UK tax & accountancy practice, focused on delivering professional services across multiple fields. Founded in the early 80s, our client's name is synonymous with excellence and expertise across the property, media, marketing & IT spaces, to name but a few!

With services ranging from tax, accounting, and audit, to consulting and insolvency, they are a truly dynamic business with the tools to engage successfully with all denominations of business. The firm has been a recognised Investor in People for over 10 years, complemented by also being an official ICAEW training office.

In this Trainee Insolvency Administrator job in Guildford, you will be exposed to both theoretical and practical experience within accountancy from day one. Upon completing probation, you will begin your journey towards qualified
ACA certification
, supported by the firm and the ICAEW. This will involve mentorship from dedicated members of the team, with an active interest in your growth from the Directors and Partners of the business. From the top down, you will have access to an incredible wealth of experience and training.

Within the first six months, you will be expected to be working directly with clients, supporting senior members of the team in various settings, remote, and face-to-face.

This role will appeal to a motivated, enthusiastic individual who will share in a vision to grow a firm where clients value the services provided and respect the relationship with their advisors. There are strong opportunities for career progression with many trainees taking on managerial roles before qualification.

• Administrating a case portfolio
• Assisting at meetings including preparation of minutes
• Drafting/preparation of documents required for statutory processes (e.g. notices of general meeting, circulars to creditors, progress reports)
• Drafting all routine case correspondence
• Analytical review of information to facilitate case strategy or to fulfil reporting requirements
• Preparation of periodic case reviews for review by senior staff
• Collecting in and selling assets with the assistance of agents
• Setting up and maintaining new cases on internal files and on our case management system and preparing relevant paperwork and reports
• Preparing investigation reports and detailing any antecedent transactions or other breaches of legislation
• Liaising with solicitors, valuers, accountants, banks, HMRC, company directors and The Insolvency Service
• Dealing with notices to Registrar of Companies, statutory advertisements and reports to creditors
• Completing and submitting post-insolvency VAT and corporation tax return

• Degree educated
  -Insolvency is a mix of accountancy and law and would be ideally suited to those with a relevant degree in economics, mathematics, accounting, finance, business or law.
• Office experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
• You will need to be a team player, showing a willingness to work cooperatively.
• Fantastic written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge would be hugely beneficial, alongside a good grounding in basic IT. proficiencies, such as Excel and other MS packages.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach!
• Local / commutable full-time to Guildford, Surrey.

• A starting salary of £27,000 - £30,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• Competitive salary reviews throughout your training.
• Office location in Guildford, Surrey.
• Study support towards CPI & ACA qualifications.
• Learn from experts in the field.