Overview
Shaw Gibbs is a growing Top 40 accountancy practice providing expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. The firm invests in high-quality specialists who work with best-in-breed technology to create value for clients that exceeds expectations. The culture is built on the values of expert, respectful, innovative and collaborative, and Shaw Gibbs is committed to an inclusive environment that respects, values and celebrates differences. This Winchester Audit and Accounts team role includes a comprehensive induction and full funding to pursue professional qualifications.
Location: Winchester. This position is advertised through ACCA Careers.
Responsibilities
* Building productive working relationships within Shaw Gibbs and with clients as required
* Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on-the-job training and formal qualifications
* Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for managers, partners and clients
* Producing profit and loss accounts and balance sheets
* Preparing basic tax computations and returns e.g. corporation tax
* Preparing working papers including bank reconciliations, other reconciliations and manual control accounts
* Helping to prepare statutory accounts and finalise accounts under the overall supervision of your manager
* Assisting more senior members of staff on audit, including activities such as checking bank reconciliations, stock takes, preparing profit and loss schedules, and assisting with the audit of debtors and creditors
Qualifications
There are two routes to enter our training programme. You may apply after A-Levels (A, B, B) or equivalent qualifications. Alternatively, we welcome applications from university students who have achieved or are predicted to achieve a 2:1 or above.
We also look for the following:
* You must have GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 5 or above
* Proven communication skills, both written and verbal
* Strong IT skills, specifically Excel and able to pick up new IT packages very quickly
* Exceptional attention to detail
* A positive, confident and proactive attitude
* Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated
* Willingness to undertake and succeed in a range of professional studies
* Relevant work experience and/or experience of working within a practice environment would be great but is not essential
Job Benefits
* A comprehensive study package including full funding to pursue your AAT/ACA/ACCA qualifications, study leave, and time off for exams
* Hybrid working after successful completion of your probationary period (four days in the office and one day at home)
* Flexible working (core hours from 10am to 4pm)
* Joining a fast-growing company with exciting growth plans ahead
* Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industries
* Plenty of opportunity to increase your technical knowledge and skills
* A varied role within a talented and experienced team
* ERIC internal recognition awards – monthly recognition awards that celebrate those who champion the Shaw Gibbs values
* Long service awards
* Regular employee events including a company-wide summer party
* 23-day core holiday allowance plus other holiday-related benefits, such as holiday trading, flexible bank holidays and additional holiday with service
* A dedicated Wellbeing Day – an additional day off per year to focus on your wellbeing
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes access to 24/7 online GP consultations, 2nd medical opinions, online counselling, and mental health first aiders present in every office
* Shaw Gibbs Rewards – access to discounts on a wide range of retailers
* Health Cash Plan – money back on routine health appointments
* Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme
* Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Client and employee referral bonuses
* Death in Service Life Assurance
* Enhanced maternity leave
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
Shaw Gibbs is an inclusive employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates by ensuring a comfortable and accessible interview experience. We understand that some individuals may have specific needs or require accommodation/adjustments during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to ensure your recruitment experience with Shaw Gibbs is as inclusive and accessible as possible, please let us know at your earliest convenience via the application form or via an email to recruitment@shawgibbs.com.
We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and we look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to sex, gender, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.
Right to work
Unfortunately, for this role we are unable to offer sponsorship for visas/work permits, so you will need to have full right to work in the UK. Your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have full right to work.
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
* Accounting
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