Duties will vary based on the team you are placed in. The work will support the study you will undertake to become an accountant. We have opportunities in:
* Tax
* Audit
* Corporate Finance
* Business Services
Key responsibilities include:
* Apply accounting principles and adhere to legislation to ensure records are accurate and compliant with law or company policy when delivering accounting activities.
* Apply professional scepticism when undertaking accounting activities to inform and evaluate decision making on the content of true and fair accounts.
* Interpret financial information for accounting purposes, such as using judgement to determine the correct way to report or account for transaction or undertaking ratio analysis.
* Participate in or support others with quality improvement activities, for example the improvement of personal working practices.
* Use software packages to assist with accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
* Deliver accounting tasks with a critical eye to transactions and trends, demonstrating a 'right first time approach'.
* Use workload management principles to plan, organise and prioritise own tasks, and manage time effectively.
* Use accounting information to add value to the organisation through use of data visualisations, analysis and interpretation, and communicate financial information in a way that facilitates understanding for non-finance stakeholders.
* Communicate accounting information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required, considering the risks and benefits to the organisation of social media and other digital applications.
* Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accounting tasks, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.
We offer a range of benefits, including structured career progression, discounted gym memberships, flexi time, profit sharing and a health and wellbeing programme. We also offer many social and charity events throughout the year via our trainee social committee.
Requirements include:
* GCSE in English (grade 6) and Maths (grade 6)
* A Level in 3 subjects (grade BBC)
* Relevant qualifications and industry experience are also welcome
* Key skills include communication, attention to detail, organisation, customer care, problem solving, number skills, analytical skills, team working and a non-judgemental approach
* Interest in accountancy/finance is also required
About Hazlewoods: We are one of the largest independent chartered accountants and business advisers in the Southwest, with around 600 staff across Gloucestershire, Bristol & Cardiff. We provide specialist accountancy, tax, audit and business advice to a wide range of local, national and international businesses.
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