Description

Overview:

As a Trainee Accountant you will provide support to both internal staff and external clients and will work predominately with our team at the March office. Part of your role will involve assisting in the day-to-day financial activities, these will include but are not limited to data entry, month end VAT Returns and management accounts and year-end financial accounts and tax returns. As an apprentice you will be supported by the organization through an appropriate study package.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with financial and management accounts preparation for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies

• Assisting with managing client expectations and deadlines

• Assisting with the preparation of personal and business tax returns

• Carrying out bookkeeping activities including journal postings and ledger reconciliations

• Processing client records accurately using Xero, QuickBooks and other accountancy software.

• Preparation of VAT returns and management accounts

• Assisting with general administrative duties including meeting and greeting clients, filing, answering the telephone and supporting the team to meet deadlines as required.

Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, governmental accounting and budgeting, the uniform accounting system and procedures of Washington, DC and related laws are desired but not required.
• Experience with or desire to learn accounting principles, methods, and procedures.
• Experience requiring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Possession of excellent organizational and record keeping skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software including Excel and Word.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions appropriately.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and quickly adapt to changes.