Details
1116437
University of Staffordshire
14/09/2026
Ongoing
Monday - Thursday 8.30-4.30, Friday, 8.30-3.30
Smart Casual
Pay
£14.55
£1.76
Description
Role
Our client are looking for a Trainee Accountant to join their team. The Trainee Accountant will support the practice through delivering an efficient and effective personal service to a range of clients to support their day-to- day queries whilst learning and developing a wide range of skills to become a fully qualified accountant.
Working days and hours are 8:30am - 4.30pm Mon-Thurs, 8:30am - 3.30pm Friday. The job is predominately office based in Blythe Bridge but will have the opportunity for hybrid once the probation period / initial training is complete (subject to agreement).
Duties and responsibilities
- Responsibility for completing director self-assessment (dividends and payroll)
- Managing a portfolio of clients, responding to their queries efficiently and effectively to ensure clients receive an excellent level of service
- Processing P11D’s for clients in your own portfolio
- Taking responsibility for the preparation of the limited company accounts and corporation tax returns
- Responsibility for any Xero problem solving or system corrections
- Preparation of the management accounts; profit and loss, journals on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- To develop self in the role by learning to identify any opportunities
- Carrying out forecasting and analysis of accounts to identify any risk areas to the Account Manager / Accountant on a quarterly / 6 monthly, annual basis to identify sales opportunities
- Completing sole trader self-assessments (VAT registered)
- Responsible for reviewing the CIS and VAT completed by the apprentice
- Complying with GDPR and other relevant legislation regarding confidentiality
- Any other tasks which will support the rest of the team to deliver an effective service to clients
- Providing full information to the Directors relating to any incidents involving problems with customers, employees or equipment etc.
- Be responsible for the completion of additional tasks relating to your role upon request by Directors
- Work in a professional and flexible manner, contributing to an atmosphere of solidarity and respect within the team
- Attendance and full participation in all training relevant for your role with a willingness to personally develop
Skills and experience
- An understanding of accounting fundamentals
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong IT skills, experience with financial systems and advantage
- Excellent Interpersonal relationship skills
- Effective time management skills
- Effective communication and relationship building skills
- Able to remain resilient when faced with challenging situations
- Able to adapt to changes in systems and technology
- Maintain your own working knowledge and awareness of legislation updates and best practice
- A high level of attention to detail
Location
Stoke-On-Trent