Trainee Accountant The Candidate The successful candidate will have recently graduated from university with a degree in Accountancy/Finance, or a school leaver who has completed A-levels and has a keen interest in moving into the Accountancy world. Outstanding attention to detail and strong planning and organizational skills are essential, along with the ability to show initiative and resolve problems. The Trainee Accountant must also be competent in the use of Microsoft Office and able to grasp new software applications easily and quickly. Background: As a result of continued expansion in the immediate future, our client is looking for a Trainee Accountant to join their small, flexible and customer focused team. The successful candidate will demonstrate drive, creative energy and above all a commitment to developing their knowledge across all aspects of the accounting function. In return, our client will offer an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, growing company with a strong portfolio of clients and embark on a course of study to obtain a professional Accountancy qualification. For the right candidate, this is a great opportunity to make your mark and play an integral role in developing the company further. Main Duties and

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You will be offered the opportunity to develop a broad range of financial and management skills commensurate with progress towards becoming a qualified accountant. Your role will be to prepare, check and finalise accounts for Limited Companies, Partnerships and Sole Traders, and complete tax returns. As your experience grows, you will take responsibility for a number of direct client relationships and be the first point of contact for a wider number of customer relationships.