Careers

Audit & Accounts Trainee

We are currently looking to recruit for an AAT trainee to join our team as an audit & accounts trainee, to come on board and complete their ACA qualification with us.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Preparation of accounts (annual and management) for companies, charities, partnerships, sole traders and all other entities. This will be achieved using one, or a combination of different computerised packages including Caseware, Sage, Xero and Excel to name a few. This will also involve producing relevant working papers, completing work programmes and producing accounts in the necessary statutory format containing all required disclosures (for annual assignments only).
• Working as a member of audit teams (after 12 months) and performing audit work in accordance with instructions given by more senior staff. This will also involve specialist audit assignments, which require different approaches to standard audit assignments.
• Ensuring files are in order for review by Managers/Partners. Preparing a list of points that need to be brought to the attention of Managers/Partners or referred to the client.
• Drafting tax computations and company tax returns.
• Preparing management accounts and other information as required by the client e.g. variance analysis, cash flow forecasts.
• Assisting with the completion of client VAT returns as required.
• Providing ad hoc advice and assistance to clients.
• This role does involve travelling to clients. Any additional time spent travelling over and above your normal travel time to the office can be charged to the client.

Suitable candidates must meet ALL of the following criteria:

The successful candidate will be looking for diversity in their work and their client portfolio. They will work closely with the managers/partners developing client relationships.

General

• It is essential that the successful candidate will be experienced in Microsoft Office tools. It would also be a benefit if they were experienced in the use of accounting softwares.
• Hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car.
• Be able to freely work in this country without having a restricted/time barred work permit.

Other information:

• HOURS: Flexi-time office arrangements based on 35-hour week; four weeks holiday, plus 8 statutory bank holidays and 2 additional customary holidays
• PAY: Between £22,000 - £25,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus 8% pension contribution regardless of personal contribution and other benefits 
• TRAINING: Training will be given both internally and externally as necessary on relevant courses
• ACA courses are offered on a day release basis and with paid study leave for all first attempt courses

Closing date Friday 31st January 2025

If your application is successful, you will be contacted for a virtual interview initially and then if you reach the next stage you will be invited to join us for a face-to-face interview with one of our partners at a later date (to be arranged).

If you are interested in the above vacancy and meet ALL of the criteria then please email your CV and a covering letter/email (explaining why you are interested in and why you feel you are suitable for this vacancy) to Robert Smith at rsmith@gsmaccountants.co.uk.

We must stress we will not consider any applications where they do not meet all of the above criteria and who do not provide a detailed cover letter/email as requested.

We look forward to hearing from you.