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Accounts and Tax Trainee
Location
Liphook, Hampshire (office-based initially, with home working one to two days per week once established in the role; occasional travel to the firm's Alton office)
Pay
£12.82 to £15.38 per hour depending on experience (£25,000 to £30,000 per annum at 37.5 hours)
Contract
Permanent, full-time
Reporting To
Accounts Manager (client side)
About the Opportunity
Well-established accountancy practice with offices in Liphook and Alton. The client is named at first-stage screening.
The role will suit someone starting or early in a practice career who wants broad exposure across both accounts and tax, working closely with an experienced team on a varied portfolio of small and medium-sized businesses and individuals.
About the Role
The Accounts and Tax Trainee gains hands-on experience across accounts preparation, bookkeeping, and business and personal tax, taking on greater responsibility as experience develops.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
- Support the preparation of accounts working papers and reconciliations.
- Assist with bookkeeping and maintain accurate accounting records.
- Support the preparation of corporation tax returns.
- Assist with personal tax returns.
- Prepare and review basic VAT returns.
- Support clients with general accounting queries.
- Assist with year-end accounts and tax compliance work.
- Liaise with clients and the wider team as experience develops.
- Support senior team members with ad hoc accounting and tax work.
- Develop knowledge of accounting standards and UK tax legislation.
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What We Are Looking For
- A good understanding of basic accounting principles and double entry.
- An interest in developing a career across both accounts and tax.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.
- A confident and personable communication style.
- Comfort working as part of a small, supportive team.
- The right to work in the UK.
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Desirable
- Previous experience within an accountancy practice.
- Experience preparing statutory accounts.
- An accounting or finance degree for candidates starting their practice career.
- A full UK driving licence, for occasional travel between offices.
What the Role Offers
- Hybrid working of one to two days from home once established in the role.
- Potential study support towards professional qualifications.
- Broad exposure across accounts and tax with a varied client portfolio.
- Increasing responsibility and progression as experience develops.
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Onsite parking.
Equal Opportunities
Team4Rec and our client are equal opportunity recruiters. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation or background. All hiring decisions are made on the basis of skills, experience and suitability for the role.
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