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Trainee accountant

Chelmsford
Permanent
Internship
Sheridan Maine
Accountant
Posted: 19 January
Offer description

“Trainee - a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession.”

Sheridan Maine is excited to partner with a reputable accountancy practice near Chelmsford, Essex to recruit a Trainee Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to start their career in accountancy and gain hands-on experience within a supportive, professional environment.

The role:
As a Trainee Accountant, you will assist the finance team in a variety of accounting tasks, gaining exposure to audits, accounts preparation, and client advisory work. This role offers a great foundation for developing technical skills and working towards your professional qualifications.

Your key responsibilities as the Trainee Accountant:
1. Assisting with preparation of statutory accounts and financial statements.
2. Supporting audits and client engagements.
3. Maintaining accurate bookkeeping and reconciliations.
4. Preparing VAT returns and other compliance-related tasks.
5. Providing support to senior accountants and partners.
6. Developing knowledge of accounting standards and regulations.

The ideal Trainee Accountant will have:
7. A strong academic background, ideally studying or intending to study towards ACA/ACCA.
8. Excellent attention to detail and numerical skills.
9. Good organisational and time management abilities.
10. A proactive and eager-to-learn attitude.
11. Strong communication skills.

What’s on offer:
12. Training and development opportunities towards professional accountancy qualifications.
13. Exposure to a varied client base across multiple sectors.
14. Supportive and collaborative working environment.
15. Competitive salary and benefits.

If you are enthusiastic about starting your career in accountancy and looking for a role where you can grow and develop, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Sheridan Maine for more information.
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You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
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