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Tax trainee

Employer
DUNCAN & TOPLIS
Location
Grantham, UK
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jul 17, 2019

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Job Role
Tax Compliance
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
JOB SUMMARY: The Trainee Accountant may be someone with limited experience or be part qualified. His/her main responsibility is the initial preparation of client accounts, where necessary with assistance to reach final stage, for manager or partner approval/signing off. KEY

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Their main responsibility is to prepare client accounts to part or final completion stage dependent on the complexity of the business and to attend audits when required.T To prepare tax computations, opening balance adjustments, engagement letters and general administration as and when required. To carryout work at clients premises when required (i.e. bookkeeping service). When the opportunity arises to deal effectively with clients within his/her range of expertise and to refer to their senior/manager before any advice is given. To report promptly to their manager/partner any concerns which may affect the firm's client relationship e.g. money laundering, unethical business practice, complaints etc. To proactively manage their own personal study to improve their knowledge and technical abilities. To assist the Accountants/ Manager to support junior staff. To respect client confidentiality and report any issues which may affect client relationships to their manager/ partner Person Specification Must be academically able to undertake ACA/ ACCA studies or have part completed such. Must be able to prepare routine accounts to final stage and assist with the preparation of more complex accounts. Must be aware of the importance of client relationships and their own limitations when speaking to clients. Must possess IT skills to operate in-house programmes and prepare and develop spreadsheets as necessary. Must be fully conversant with accounts preparation programmes. Must possess a basic knowledge of accounting standards and the accounting provisions of the Companies Act.

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