Trainee Accountant – Ellacotts Accountants
Pay range: This range is provided by Ellacotts Accountants. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Purpose of the Role
Whilst under supervisory guidance to provide a high‑quality service to clients and to contribute to the development of the practice. To develop your own skills with the goal of achieving formal Chartered or Certified qualification status through an apprenticeship scheme in either Accounts and Audit or Tax. Our preferred trainee route is to complete the ACA qualification. This is likely to take at least 36 months to complete and will commence 6‑12 months after starting employment.
Responsibilities
* Prepare client accounts based on information supplied by the client.
* Assist with the preparation of VAT returns and other ad hoc reports as required.
* Prepare time budget for tasks, assisted by seniors.
* Identify business advisory points for managers to raise with client.
* Liaise with clients where appropriate.
* Draft letters and other correspondence as required.
* Monitor your own job quality and quantity in line with agreed standards.
* Support the team with the production of their work.
* Record your chargeable time and ensure maximum recovery.
* Attend training and achieve success in your given qualification, observing the guidelines laid out in your training agreement and utilising the support and guidance offered by the firm.
* Achieve examination success.
* Prepare simple tax returns.
* Potentially required to attend client sites to carry out audit work, outsourced accounts or ad hoc project work.
* Assist with administration tasks as necessary to support the team.
Departmental Differences
* Accounts and Audit roles: Work with owner‑managed businesses, charities and UK subsidiaries of large international groups. Close contact with the client, regular time spent at client sites on audits, understanding the client’s business and control environment. Majority of clients are within commutable distance; some may require travel to other parts of the UK.
* Agricultural Accounts roles: Focus on the rural industry. Client‑focused, working with families and estates, mixing accounts and tax, adding high value through outstanding client service.
* Tax roles: Expert tax team focuses on the complex taxation needs of high‑net‑worth individuals and businesses, a highly technical and rewarding area.
Qualifications Required
Minimum Entry Requirement: A‑levels or Equivalent.
Personal Qualities Required
* Focused: Build solid positive professional and personal client relationships by providing excellent client service.
* Teamwork: Value and work with each other with mutual respect in a positive, collaborative and approachable environment.
* Integrity: Do the right thing. Be trustworthy, honest and comply with professional and ethical standards.
* Enthusiastic: Be the best, enjoy what you do, celebrate success, inspire others and be fully engaged.
* Progressive: Make a difference and challenge the status quo, ensuring clients receive the latest and best advice or services.
Individual Job Requirements
* Live within commuting distance of the office.
* Driving licence and access to a vehicle.
* Work outside normal hours as required.
* Right to work in the UK.
Seniority Level
Internship
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Accounting / Auditing and Finance
Industries
Accounting
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