Accountant (trainee/apprentice)

Trainee Accountant (Apprentice)

Are you considering a career in accountancy? Are you looking for a full-time position which offers you a rewarding and challenging opportunity that will launch your career?

We are looking to recruit a Trainee Accountant to work at our King’s Lynn office.

Stephenson Smart (East Anglia) Ltd are a well-established firm of accountants, based in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire; with offices in King’s Lynn, Great Yarmouth, Fakenham, Wisbech, March and Downham Market. We have more than 100 dedicated staff spread across the organisation. Our teams include highly qualified individuals who provide a helpful, professional, honest and caring service to our clients, to help them navigate their business and personal finances.
The relationship that our teams have with their clients and communities is integral to the reputation and success of the firm. Enthusiasm, determination and a strong work ethic are major attributes that we look for when introducing someone new into our team.
We are keen to offer opportunities to school leavers, graduates and those wishing to explore a new career path and often have roles available, across all our offices, for different stages of careers. The principles of equality and diversity play an integral part in our recruitment and retention of trainees, accountants and support staff, and in the promotion of talented individuals at Stephenson Smart.

By joining us as a Trainee Accountant you will be able to study for your professional qualifications whilst working as part of a team for clients as groups, companies and sole traders as well as gaining auditing experience.

If you are a school leaver or changing career, we are looking forapplicants who have (or are predicated to gain) a minimum of 3 A levels at grade C or above or an equivalent business-related vocational qualification. It would be anticipated that you would also have 8 GCSEs at 4 or above (A-C old classification) including Maths and English, or equivalent.

If you are a graduate, we would expect you to have (or are predicted to gain) a minimum 2:1 degree, a 2:2 in exceptional circumstances will be considered. 3 A-Level passes at grade A-C (minimum 96 UCAS points) and 8 GCSEs at 4 or above (A-C old classification) including Maths and English, or equivalent.

We will fully support your tuition fees and institute fees, to study towards the appropriate professional qualification, provide time off for study days, and you will receive support from your dedicated line manager.

Overview

As a Trainee Accountant working for Stephenson-Smart you will provide support to both internal staff and external clients.

Part of your role will involve assisting in the day-to-day financial activities, these will include but are not limited to preparation of year-end financial accounts and tax returns, monthly or quarterly VAT returns, management accounts and other data entry support for clients.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with financial and management accounts preparation for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
• Assisting with managing client expectations and deadlines
• Assisting with the preparation of personal and business tax returns
• Carrying out bookkeeping activities including journal postings and ledger reconciliations
• Processing client records accurately using Xero, QuickBooks and other accountancy software.
• Preparation of VAT returns and management accounts
• Assisting with general administrative duties including meeting and greeting clients, filing, answering the telephone and supporting the team to meet deadlines as required.

Skills you will need to demonstrate:

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Organisational and time management skills
• Attention to detail and confidentiality
• Accurate data inputting
• Ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team
• Motivation and initiative
• Integrity and trustworthiness
• IT proficiency

Package

• Excellent salary whilst you’re learning. We never pay apprentice rates
• 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice available for pension contributions
• Life Assurance (death in service)
• Sick Pay after qualifying period
• Employee Benefits Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free car parking
• Length of service recognition
• Company social events paid for or subsidised by the firm

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• King's Lynn, PE30 1HJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person