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We are recruiting for an Audit Graduate to work within our Reading Town Centre office.
The Role
This position would suit a graduate who is looking to start their career within accountancy and gain a range of experience within different areas of this field, whilst also being supported on their journey to becoming ACA qualified. The position would involve working alongside our clients, providing support with year-end accounts preparation and going out to client sites on year-end audits. You would also gain experience in tax preparation,bookkeeping and management accounts.
We are a top 15 accountancy firm specialising within the owner managed business area across the UK, with an entrepreneurial and dynamic feel who are continuing to grow nationally, as well as regionally.
The Audit trainee role is offering a competitive salary, progression within the team and study support throughout the ACA qualification. We have achieved 1-Star recognition from Best Companies and we are also one of the Top 10 best accountancy firms to work for in the UK, investing heavily in colleague wellbeing and mindfulness.
Duties
Accounts preparation:
- Produce financial statements from a trial balance and make postings using the firm's accounting
- software, enabling a thorough understanding of financial statements to be made
- Gain experience in preparing an accounts file
Audit:
- Carry out audit tests as part of a team, taking ownership of sections assigned to you
- Attend stock takes
- Learn how to prepare audit documentation using paperless audit software in line with the current auditing standards
Other:
- Gain understanding of different businesses when working with a range of clients
- Build rapport and develop relationships with clients and members of the team
Skills and Personal Qualities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong professional work-ethic, including the ability to be self-motivated and manage workload
- IT skills including good use of Excel and Word
- Be authentic and a team player
- Show resilience, take initiative and have a drive to succeed
- Show approachability, availability and flexibility
- Be passionate in your role
- Show honesty and integrity
If you are keen to secure a progressive opportunity as an Accounts and Audit Trainee within a unique top 15 accountancy firm, please apply today.
