Accounts Trainee - London + Full Study Package

Would you like to work for a top UK 100 accountancy firm with a great study package? Do you want interesting, varied client work and to be part of a team bursting with talented staff?

Shaw Gibbs is a top 100 accountancy practice who provide expert solutions for entrepreneurial businesses and private individuals in Central and Southern England. Shaw Gibbs invest in their teams of high-quality specialists who work with the best-in-breed technology to create value for our clients which exceeds expectations. We provide a rewarding and enjoyable place to work where all staff receive appropriate training and development, not just around increasing your technical knowledge but also focusing on wider commercial and soft skills such as communication and teamwork. Our culture is based on expert, respect, innovation and collaboration.

We are recruiting for an Accounts Trainee to start in September. This position will be based in our London office and comes with a comprehensive induction and full funding to pursue professional qualifications.

This role will enable you to learn how to prepare a set of statutory financial accounts and corporation tax computations for limited companies.

What we can offer you

• Full funding and support to study AAT/ACCA qualification, including study leave and time off for exams
• Competitive salary and benefits package including flexible working, pension, life assurance and a fantastic retail discount scheme
• Generous holiday allowance + ability to buy/sell holiday to fit your lifestyle
• Flexible working
• Exposure to a wide range of clients across many industry sectors
• An experienced manager to support your development and provide day to day guidance
• A comprehensive induction and buddy to help you get up to speed in your first few months
• A wellbeing programme focusing on your physical and mental wellbeing
• Regular company and team social events throughout the year
• Charity fundraising events

The Role

These are Trainee positions and full training and support will be given to develop your skills and abilities for a long-term career within our practice. You will have the below key responsibilities:

• Building productive working relationships within Shaw Gibbs and with clients as required
• Developing and applying your technical knowledge through on the job training and formal qualifications
• Using accounting software to provide accurate reporting for Managers, Partners and clients
• Producing profit and loss accounts and balance sheets
• Preparing basic tax computations and returns e.g. corporation tax
• Preparing working papers including bank reconciliations, other reconciliations and manual control accounts
• Helping to prepare statutory accounts and finalise accounts under the overall supervision of your Manager

About You

We would like to hear from you if you are a quick learner and can tick all of the below:

• Educated to A ‘Level (or equivalent standard) or higher e.g. degree
• If you are a school leaver – you must have a minimum of 3 A Levels at grades B, B, C or higher
• Strong aptitude for IT, specifically Excel
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Proven communication skills, verbal and written
• A positive, confident and proactive attitude
• Enjoy working as part of a team and self-motivated
• Willingness to undertake and succeed in a range of professional studies

Relevant work experience and/or experience of working within a practice environment would be great but not essential

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in this vacancy to recruitment@shawgibbs.com.

For more information on working at Shaw Gibbs please visit www.shawgibbs.com/careers

We believe that diversity makes Shaw Gibbs a stronger firm and look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to Shaw Gibbs’ goals, without regard to their sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.

* Please note you must already have the unconditional right to live and work in the EU/UK region* We welcome international applications, but we are unable to offer sponsorship for work permits, so you will need to have the full right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, your application will be automatically rejected if you do not have these rights.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £21,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Loyalty bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location