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Overview

Our leading Douglas-based Accounting practice is seeking a Trainee Client Accountant to join their accounting team - a mix of fully qualified and trainee accountants. You will enjoy full training, financial and study support toward an accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA).

As a Trainee Client Accountant you will be responsible for carrying out general accounting functions including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules/ledgers, bank reconciliations, preparing VAT returns and management accounts. Wider duties will include:

• Prepare journal entries and complete general ledger operations
• Monthly closings and preparation of monthly and quarterly reports
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
• Assist in the production of monthly financial reports
• Assist in the preparation of tax computations and VAT returns
• Account/bank reconciliations
• Build relationships with clients
• Follow internal financial controls and procedures
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Assist in the preparation of annual statutory financial statements
• Assist with year-end closings for clients

The ideal candidate for the role of Trainee Client Accountant will be:

• Experience of working within an office environment would be ideal
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel
• Minimum of 2 A' levels or equivalent qualifications (including mathematics)
• Be organised and efficient, with attention to detail
• Be task oriented and analytical