Graduate Trainee Accountant

A highly successful accountancy practice is recruiting for a Graduate Trainee Accountant to join the team at the firm’s Godalming office and embark upon a three-year training contract studying for the ACA qualification.

Please note that because this is a three-year training contract, and the firm is unable to offer visa sponsorship, applications from international graduates, with a two year graduate visa, cannot be considered for this role.

This firm will offer a good starting salary, depending upon education level and/or experience, with annual salary reviews, a full ICAEW study package, an excellent benefits package and a friendly, professional working environment.

The successful candidate will ideally be a graduate with a minimum 2:1 degree, however, the firm would consider people outside of this at the lower end of the salary range. Applications from those with some previous experience within an accountancy role would be especially welcome.

You will learn and carry out audit and accounts work for a range of clients, working in the office and at clients’ premises.

As Graduate Trainee Accountant your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting team with audit and accounts work
• Carrying out accounting processes and controls to ensure the accurate production of information and document work performed to ensure appropriate audit trails are maintained
• Providing guidance and ensuring appropriate accounting practices are adopted in the production of financial information
• Preparation of statutory financial statements for limited companies
• Preparation of partnerships and sole traders accounts
• Maintaining and developing client relationships, both written communication and conducting face-to-face meetings

Please do apply for this role is the following describes you:

• A recent graduate (ideally minimum 2:1) or college leaver with excellent grades
• Some previous experience in an accounting role would be beneficial
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks and adopts a proactive approach
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Ability to build relationships, and use own initiative
• Demonstrates drive and commitment to self-development
• An adaptable and sociable personality with the ability to confidently communicate at all levels, with clients and colleagues
• Good general IT skills

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.