Trainee CAT Accountant

Requirements: 
- Ambitious and determined to study to complete the challenging CAT qualification.
- An ‘A’ level or a strong GCSE school leaver. Prior office experience is an advantage.
- Diligent and hard working with a willingness to learn.
- A strong communicator with good organisational skills.
- Discretion, diplomacy and a confident approach are a must.
- Willing to learn and to take on responsibility and ownership of tasks.
- Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities:  
The successful candidate will work in a small team of between 3 and 5 people and will report directly to a Manager or a more senior trainee/administrator.
The duties of the CAT trainee would typically involve but are not restricted to the following, and training will be provided:

Trust and Company Administration:  
- All aspects of trust and company administration which will include direct contact with clients.
- Liaison with third party institutions such as banks, brokers and rental agents.
- Accountancy
- Bookkeeping including inputting client records
- Preparation of accounting schedules and accounts files
- Preparation of Financial Statements
- Preparation of investment schedules
- Preparation of management information for clients
- Taxation
- Preparation of personal tax computations and returns
- Preparation of corporate tax computations and returns.
- Preparation of VAT computations and returns

Other Responsibilities:  
- Filing and general office duties as required
- Preparation of meeting packs with supporting schedules
- Assisting the Managers and Partners as required
- Provision of cover for other members of staff
- Setting up payments
- Preparation of wage slips and year end employer returns
- Assisting the Managers with compliance requirements

Opportunities:  
This position gives the right person an excellent opportunity to progress within our accountancy team and achieve a professional qualification whilst gaining a wealth of experience across the varied services of our business.

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Salary & benefits

To be advised

Hours

36 Hours / Monday to Friday