Trainee Accountant

Assignments/projects:

• Accounts preparation for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Preparation of personal and corporate tax returns.
• Bookkeeping for clients and preparation of related VAT returns.
• Supporting clients with accounting and taxation issues.
• Full training will be provided in all of the above assignments.
• Working as part of a team to carry out other client and in house projects.

Key success factors:

• Ability to learn and apply technical skills.
• Co-operative team player.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with clients.
• Interest in business and commercial affairs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop an understanding of the business of Russell & Russell and the role of an analyst in the company.
• Deal with one or more client assignments simultaneously and bring them to completion for review by a senior
• Effectively document work.
• Identify project issues as well as project progress in a timely and organised manner.
• Build working relationships at peer client level and seek to gain knowledge of your clients’ businesses.
• Demonstrate an active interest in the business world by keeping abreast of market trends and business developments.
• Develop technical skills both on the job and through formal learning channels.
• Build strong team relationship skills.

Key performance indicators:

• Meeting assignment/project objectives (timeframes, budgets, outcomes).
• Client feedback.
• Quality of work output.
• Integration into the team.

Qualification/skills and experience and personal attributes:

• HND or Degree qualified in relevant subject.
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Team player with a positive – ‘can do’ approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Study support:

• Study support for ACCA qualification including study leave.
• Registration with ACCA after 6 months.