We are recruiting for an Apprentice Trainee Accountant to join a modern, progressive accountancy firm that is enjoying a phase continued growth. The firm is looking for someone who is hardworking and organised, with excellent attention to detail, who would like to undertake a formal training contract to study for the ACCA or ACA qualification.

Because this is an entry level opportunity, previous accountancy experience isn’t required but good GCSE and A’ Level grades in maths and English are required as a minimum and is an excellent opportunity to commence on the path to being a qualified chartered accountant.

You will receive a full study support package and exceptional training, through the formal studies and on the job training across all aspects of accountancy as you progress. This firm is proud of the excellent training that it can offer its apprentices and trainees, producing the talented accountancy professionals of tomorrow.

As Apprentice Trainee Accountant, you will train in accounts, audit and tax processes, and in time as ability develops, carry out the following:

Undertake bookkeeping to trial balance
Prepare VAT returns
Reconcile balance sheet accounts
Prepare annual statutory accounts
Corporation tax and personal tax returns
Assist on audits
Develop, document and update new procedures and systems
Prepare some client payrolls
Ad hoc assignments as necessary

We welcome applications from candidates who satisfy the following criteria:

GCSE Maths and English, preferably grade 6 or above, three A Levels, including Mathematics, at Grade B or above is preferred
Able to work accurately to deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good general IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office
Be keen to undertake continued study
Strong work ethic and desire to succeed and qualify
Live within an easy commute of Camberley – this role is not suitable for relocation or a long commute and as an apprenticeship role it is suited to a school leaver

The firm offers a full range of accountancy services to a range of businesses and individuals, including bookkeeping, management accounts, statutory accounts, tax compliance and advisory, audit, VAT, payroll and company secretarial.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a graduate visa.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

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