Trainee to Semi-Senior Accountant

A modern, forward thinking and flexible accountancy firm are hiring a key job role, commutable from Oakham, Stamford, Leicester, Corby and Melton Mowbray for a Trainee to Semi-Senior Accountant with an employer offering hybrid working, parking, strong holidays and perks, plus a friendly and supportive team.

Salary will depend on experience, the team is well-balanced between experience and those training, with great offices, parking on-site and they are flexible on hybrid working, with them typically wanting 2 or 3 days office based. Working hours can also be flexible within reason, with employees having varying start and finish times. 

Responsibilities:

• Tracking financial transactions for a number of clients, ensuring postings are accurate and entries can be explained.


• Reconciliation of bank and credit card transactions.


• Making supplier and payroll payments using Telleroo


• Assist in preparation of VAT returns.


• Assist with other bookkeeping duties.


• Develop working relationships with clients.


• Use excellent written and oral communication.


• General administration tasks.


• Developing an understanding of the Company’s methods and standards of work required.


• Becoming familiar with the Company’s administrative and office procedures.


• Becoming familiar with software used by the Company, incl. Xero and Dext.


• Take on additional projects / responsibilities as directed.


• Fulfil measures of effectiveness and meet competencies set for role.

 Requirements:

• Good communication skills.


• Basic bookkeeping and /or accounting experience.


• Keen to learn.


• Team player.


• Problem solving.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary in-line with market rate


• Gym membership


• Pension


• Bonus payments made on a discretionary basis


• Study support for professional qualifications


• Contribution to CPD of up to 7.5% salary


• FTE holiday of 28 days including bank holidays, with a 1 day increase for each complete calendar year on the first 5 anniversaries


• Flexible working options


• Cycle-to-work scheme


• Medicash scheme


• On-site parking