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Graduate Accounts Trainee (ACA or ACCA) - Peterborough - September 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Accounting & Tax
  • Peterborough

Requirements

  • 2:1 (expected or obtained) in any discipline,
  • A minimum of 120 UCAS points in your A Levels (or equivalent), and
  • A minimum of 6 (or B) in GCSE Maths and English Language (or equivalent).
  • About the Qualification:
  • We offer a three-year ACA or ACCA training contract, with a view to becoming a qualified accountant. This will be completed under a Level 7 apprenticeship.
  • Studying as an apprentice won’t impact the time it takes you to complete the qualification, it just means that there is a defined study pathway in place to ensure you have the best chance of success. Not only will you gain technical knowledge through the course of the apprenticeship, but you will be introduced to key skills and behaviours required to help you develop in your role.

Responsibilities

  • The role would include (but is not limited to) the following, within agreed deadlines:
  • Preparation of year-end financial statements
  • Preparing management accounts, including reconciling all key account balances and tailoring the presentation specific to each client
  • Assisting and advising clients on issues in their accounting systems, including software migration
  • Agreeing and executing payment runs on clients’ behalf using a variety of online banking platforms
  • Preparing VAT returns
  • Carrying out and reviewing ad hoc tasks such as cash flows, budgets and information for third parties
  • Maintaining relationships with clients and taking ownership of projects and tasks as appropriate
  • Processing work on Xero, and other accounting software
  • You'll also receive excellent training and support for your studies. We use first-class tuition centres and organise our own off-site trainee programmes. You’ll get to meet and socialise with trainees across all offices, so it isn't all just work, and you can have fun too.

Accounting
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1855
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Saffery Champness is a company that provides accounting, tax, and advisory services. They specialise in offering financial solutions to individuals, businesses, and organisations. The company's ultimate goal is to deliver expert financial guidance and support to their clients, helping them navigate complex financial matters, optimise tax planning, and achieve their financial goals. Saffery Champness's purpose revolves around delivering bespoke and comprehensive financial solutions, leveraging their expertise and experience to provide tailored strategies that promote financial growth and stability for their clients. Through their services, they aim to contribute to the financial success and well-being of individuals and businesses.