Ross Mckinley Accountants Ltd
Trainee Accountant
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Role Summary
We’re looking for an energetic, fast-moving Trainee Accounts Assistant with excellent communication skills and a real pace. You’ll support day-to-day bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, VAT and payroll tasks across Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage. This is a hands-on training role with clear progression, ideal for someone who learns quickly, values accuracy, and excels in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
What You’ll Do
- Bookkeeping & Reconciliations: Process purchase/sales invoices, receipts and expenses; perform daily/weekly bank reconciliations across Xero/QuickBooks/Sage; maintain clean ledgers.
- Payroll Support: Assist with UK payroll runs (weekly/monthly), including PAYE, RTI submissions, pensions auto-enrolment, starters/leavers, and basic journals.
- VAT & Compliance: Prepare VAT returns, help with CIS summaries (if applicable), and maintain audit-ready records.
- Month-End Assistance: Support accruals/prepayments, fixed asset registers, and trial balance reviews under supervision.
- Client Service: Communicate promptly with clients to gather information, clarify queries, and provide status updates—clear, professional, and friendly.
- Data Quality & Speed: Enter data quickly with high accuracy; flag anomalies and follow up proactively.
- Process & Tools: Use Excel/Google Sheets (lookups, pivots), Dext/Hubdoc/AutoEntry (or similar) for data capture; help improve checklists and SOPs.
- Ad-hoc Tasks: Support year-end packs, management accounts prep, HMRC correspondence drafting, and general admin.
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What You’ll Bring
- Software: Working knowledge of Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage (at least two hands-on; training provided on the third).
- Payroll basics: Understanding of PAYE, RTI, and pensions; eager to deepen payroll knowledge.
- Speed with accuracy: High typing/data-entry speed with meticulous attention to detail.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication; confident speaking with clients and colleagues.
- Mindset: Active, reliable, and resourceful; able to manage multiple deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Education: AAT Level 2/3 (completed or studying) or strong practical experience; graduates welcome.
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How We’ll Support You
- Structured onboarding with checklists, software training, and buddy support.
- Clear performance goals and regular feedback.
KPIs You’ll Own in Your First 3–6 Months
- Bank rec timeliness: 100% of assigned accounts reconciled within the agreed SLA.
- Data accuracy: >99% accuracy on postings and VAT/payload data checks.
- Client responsiveness: First reply within one business day.
- Payroll deadlines: 100% on-time RTI submissions for assigned runs.
Working Pattern
- Hours: 9:00–18:00, Mon–Fri, with flexibility during deadline peaks.
- Location: RM13 8EU.
- Job Type: Full-time
Pay
From £22,000.00 to 26,000.00 based on experience, per year.
Benefits
- On-site parking
Language
Hindi/Urdu (preferred)
Work Location
In person
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