AddressDundee
Welcome to Henderson Loggie, where we firmly believe that our exceptional people are the creators of our success story. Our culture thrives on fostering a welcoming and approachable environment, underpinned by a strong commitment to teamwork.
We are proud of our approachable, straightforward, and collaborative style of working and we are always keen to meet with people who share our values and commitment to providing outstanding client service.
We’re excited to share that we are recruiting an AAT Trainee to join our Accounting & Business Solutions team in our Dundee office. We’re looking for an enthusiastic individual who is eager to kickstart their career in accountancy. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire and a willingness to study towards the AAT qualification level 3.
During your training contract, you will be:
- Given the opportunity early on to work on a variety of clients, ranging from owner-managed businesses to large international groups and not-for-profit organisations.
- Developing your business advisory skills through our HL Training Academy
- Covering a variety of tasks, enabling you to grow personally as well as professionally
- Working in a busy, high-performing team, constantly learning from those around you as part of your on-the-job training
- Given study and exam leave to ensure you pass your exams
- Supported throughout your training contract, both financially and by people who have successfully completed the AAT and ACCA qualifications.
Responsibilities:
- Book-keeping on a monthly/quarterly basis using Xero, Quickbooks and Sage
- Carry out monthly control account reconciliations
- Learn to prepare and process month-end adjustments including depreciation, accruals and prepayments
- Preparation of VAT returns
- Preparation of monthly/quarterly management accounts for a variety of clients in a range of sectors. Liaising with clients where appropriate.
- Establish a professional and confident working relationship with clients, dealing with their queries, and escalating these as appropriate, in order to enhance the Firm’s reputation and business opportunities
The ideal candidate will be:
- Educated to HNC/D level, ready to embark on AAT level 3
- Good numerical and data analysis skills
- Computer literate with experience in Excel, Word and ideally accounting production software such as Xero.
- Eager to provide outstanding customer service to our clients
Why develop your career with us?:
We are a born and bred Scottish firm, established in 1909, and we believe in giving back to our local communities. We raise money throughout the year for various charities, we give all staff one day for volunteering per year, and we also sponsor the Courier Business Awards and two budding ice-skating athletes based in Dundee Ice Arena.
When you choose to develop your career with us, you’re choosing a firm that truly cares. Our team members describe us as a medium-sized firm with a small-firm feel, where you’re in charge of your own growth and development. We’ve even established our own Training Academy to support our staff in reaching their personal and professional goals.
What you can expect:
- A competitive salary
- 31 days holiday per year
- Continuous training and support via The Henderson Loggie Training Academy
- Birthday gift and Perkbox – discounts on supermarket, travel, retail, leisure and much more
- Professional Subscriptions
- Team and office-wide social activities
- Enhanced paid leave (Maternity/Paternity/ Adoption/Bereavement & Compassionate Leave & Company Sick Pay)
As an equal opportunity employer, Henderson Loggie is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our Firm.
Next steps
If you’re looking for a place where you can thrive, where your journey is in your hands, and where growth isn’t just encouraged but celebrated, then we’re excited to welcome you into our firm.
