Trainee Corporate Accountant
Location
Southampton | United Kingdom
Job description
Reports to Financial Reporting Manager
The purpose of this position is to assist with the routine day-to-day accounting and administration of a variety of corporate entities and trusts acting as Special Purpose Vehicles within fund structures under the direction of a Financial Reporting Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with all aspects of the accounting of corporate entities and trusts within fund structures including bookkeeping, interim and annual accounts preparation and ad hoc reporting
- Assist with the preparation of VAT returns and other financial filings
- Prepare and administer entity bank account payments
- Maintain accurate client records within Viewpoint and other company systems and Aztec Group processes and procedures
- Build client relationships through regular contact
- Assist the Senior Accountant with day to day client tasks
- Work closely with the Company Secretaries to deliver great client service
Skills, knowledge, expertise:
- Relevant A-Levels or Degree are highly desirable
- A desire to study towards a relevant professional qualification e.g ACCA/ACA is essential (supported by the Aztec Group)
- Good level of basic computer literacy
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- A team player who is willing to get stuck in
We will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also for professional qualifications to enhance both your professional development and ability to provide sound administration services. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients are at the heart of what we do.
Who are we?
Aztec Group has come a long way since first opening its doors in Jersey back in 2001. Our size and reach may have changed, but one thing that hasn’t is our identity – we’re proud to be a truly independent, owner-managed business that puts our people and clients at the centre of everything we do.
We understand that everyone will put value on different things and that’s why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. Here are some of the core benefits for all our people:
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Flexible, hybrid working
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance, including eye care
- Permanent health insurance
- Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
- Worldwide travel insurance
- Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
- Regular social events
- Health and wellbeing programmes
- On-site parking
- Significant investment into your personal and professional development
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