Accounts and Tax Semi-Senior

Location: Shottermill

Job Opportunity:
Accounts & Tax Trainee

Location:

Haslemere

Employment Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £25,000 to £30,000

Sector:
Accountancy Practice

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 (phone number removed) or email .

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