Trainee Accountant
- Recruiter
- Optionis
- Location
- Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
- Salary
- £19,000 per annum
- Posted
- 11 Jul 2019
- Closes
- 27 Jul 2019
- Ref
- 1193189744
- Job role
- Accountant, Trainee accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
Role: Trainee Accountant
Brand: SJD Accountancy
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Salary: £19,000
Reference: V726
The Optionis Group is one of the UK’s most successful professional services companies, and we are looking for a Trainee Accountant to join our growing team.
Through our brands, we specialise in managing tax, employment, accountancy and legislative compliance for the UK’s small businesses and contingent workforce - our solutions are market leading, and we’re always looking out for the best possible employees.
As a Trainee Accountant, you will be aligned with SJD Accountancy who are one of the UK’s largest specialist providers of fixed fee, limited company accountancy services to contractors and freelancers. You’ll be primarily responsible for assisting in the management of a portfolio of clients effectively and efficiently ensuring that the service we provide exceeds the company and client expectations.
The key responsibilities for the role will include, but are not limited to:
Person Specification:
Brand: SJD Accountancy
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Salary: £19,000
Reference: V726
The Optionis Group is one of the UK’s most successful professional services companies, and we are looking for a Trainee Accountant to join our growing team.
Through our brands, we specialise in managing tax, employment, accountancy and legislative compliance for the UK’s small businesses and contingent workforce - our solutions are market leading, and we’re always looking out for the best possible employees.
As a Trainee Accountant, you will be aligned with SJD Accountancy who are one of the UK’s largest specialist providers of fixed fee, limited company accountancy services to contractors and freelancers. You’ll be primarily responsible for assisting in the management of a portfolio of clients effectively and efficiently ensuring that the service we provide exceeds the company and client expectations.
The key responsibilities for the role will include, but are not limited to:
- The completion of year-end accounts, CT600, and Corporation Tax computations
- General administration duties.
- Meet statutory deadlines for VAT, Payroll, Statutory Accounts, Company and Personal.
- Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients.
- Taking on and managing new clients.
- Growing the business through referrals.
- Offer bespoke accountancy, taxation and tax planning advice.
- Advise clients in relation to IR35 and the associated implications of this legislation.
- Respond to client enquiries in line with the company policy.
- Manage the client relationship whilst building a strong rapport and developing client loyalty.
- Working as a team to continuously deliver the agreed level of service.
- To undertake any other duties as requested by your line manager within the scope of the role.
Person Specification:
- Experience within an accountancy practice
- Previously been involved in the management of a portfolio of clients
- Part-qualified/ Qualified accountant (ACCA/ AAT) or equivalent commercial experience
- Very good communications skills and has the ability to build excellent relationships