Trainee Accountant

Our client is an established Chartered Accountant (5 partner firm) who are seeking to take on a Part Qualified ACCA / ICAEW as a Trainee Audit Assistant (based in the office working with a friendly / established team).

Working closely with a team of Audit Seniors and Managers your responsibilities will include:

- Assisting with external audit assignments by carrying out fieldwork, including testing
- Drafting financial statements and related reports
- Identify and communicate audit findings to management and clients
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with clients and team members

Other duties would include accounts preparation, book keeping, preparation of VAT returns, tax computations etc.

You will be joining a friendly, supportive team who will support you with your learning and career development. The firm are able to offer you study support towards the ACA or ACCA qualification and give you paid study leave to prepare for exams.

You will have the opportunity to work with clients across a range of sectors; including Retail, Property, Media, Tech, Charities & Not-for-Profit.

To be considered for this position you must:

- Have started either the ACA or ACCA qualification
- Have a degree or be AAT qualified
- Be able to travel to Hertford 5 days a week.
- Have at least 12 months audit experience at a UK accountancy firm

The salary is expected to be between £30k - £35k (full time).

The hours are 9-5 Monday to Friday, you'd get 1 hour for lunch, 20 days holiday (+ bank holidays), they also offer Private medical insurance after the probation period is passed, they also pay for all staff parking in Hertford.