Trainee Accountant

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Purpose of the role :

Trainee Accountant will support colleagues in the provision of a high-quality client service, producing service deliverables for a portfolio of clients, including the preparation of data, and acting as the primary day to day contact for the provision of those professional services, to meet stakeholders’ and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering specified deliverables to clients in accordance with deadlines;
• Ensure appropriate controls, policies and processes are adhered to;
• Assist with implementing changes to procedures, guidelines, etc.;
• Collect appropriate data from clients and input into database as required;
• Deal with or act on correspondence from third parties including authorities and auditors, etc.;
• Support clients with service delivery matters;
• Attend client meetings, as required;
• Prepare client work in accordance with procedure
• Prepare and submit approved returns, submissions, accounts, reports et al as applicable;
• Post time accurately in the internal time management system keeping to relevant submission deadline;
• Ensure the correct reporting of time spent for work on portfolios;
• Inputting/ uploading information in system;
• Review, test and reconcile the work and data received from third parties;
• Banking, cash and cashbook maintenance;
• Debtor and creditors maintenance and reconciliations;
• VAT returns, ESR notifications and returns;
• Monthly, quarterly and annual management reports;
• Assist with the coordination of monthly and annual trackers.

Key Requirements :

• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply; having an experience in accounting will be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of international accounting practices (IFRS) and key updates;
• Self-motivated, well-organized and a strong sense of responsibility with positive working attitude;
• Excellent skills in use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office;
• Experience in QuickBooks, Zoho, SAP and other key accounting software is an advantage;

Good command of written and spoken English.