Trainee Accountant - Fusion Consulting Ltd : Job Details

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Trainee Accountant

Due to extensive growth, Fusion Consulting Group are looking to recruit a Trainee Accountant to join a leading Professional Services Group in our head offices in Finchley, London.

The group has several subsidiaries ranging from Tax, Accounting, Legal, Financial Services and Recruitment. Our mission is to disrupt the disjointed Professional Services space.

Job Description

Working with our team of accountants, you will be required to complete end to end accounting tasks for a range of SME businesses, using industry leading tools.

The role of Trainee Accountant will report directly to the Head of Finchley.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a career focussed and enthusiastic trainee with a strong work ethic and a desire to develop a career within an accountancy practice at an exciting time of growth and expansion. On the job training and study support will be provided for the successful applicant.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of our clients using accounting software packages including Xero and QuickBooks
• Use cloud accounting tools to process transactions, prepare and post journals, update all ledgers, perform bank reconciliations ready for the monthly reporting process
• Bookkeeping for SME businesses using Xero
• Liaising with clients on any queries
• Making journal entries for all receipts, payments, and other financial transactions.
• Undertake financial close procedures for the month end, including inter-company balance reconciliation
• Assist in the preparation of year end accounts for Limited and LLP's under FRS 102, FRS Section 1A and FRS 105
• Preparing of service charge accounts
• Preparing extended trial balances including the final year end trial balance
• Preparing corporation tax computation calculations and basic tax planning
• Dealing with the preparation and completion of VAT returns
• Provide ad-hoc accounting assistance and ensure clients receive an excellent service
• Enquiring and corresponding with both Companies House and HMRC as required

Person Specification

• Strong academic background (preferably in Accounting or Accounting and Finance related degree)
• 1-2 years exposure working within practice
• Excellent user of IT and in particular Excel and Xero
• Willing to study towards a relevant professional qualification (ACCA or equivalent)
• Team player with positive attitude
• Being proactive and self motivated
• Keen and committed to learn
• Good organisational skills
• Good analytical skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and writing skills

What we offer

• Up to £25,000pa dependant on experience
• Study support (time off and funding for exams)
• 24 days holiday + Bank holidays
• An additional day off for your Birthday every year
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Private medical insurance
• Group life insurance
• FusionPoints bonus scheme

Job Type: Full-time, Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm

Job Location:

Finchley, N3, London

About Fusion Consulting

Fusion is a multi-discipline professional services group offering 360o advisory services to private clients and fast-growth businesses. We assist entrepreneurial businesses and private clients by delivering an end-to-end solution throughout their business journey.

Fusion crafts client solutions using its in-house team of highly skilled consultants; we deliver value by harnessing our experience in both practice and industry, with a range of expertise within International Taxation, Company Accounting, Recruitment, IT Strategy, Business Advisory, Legal Services and Financial services ensuring a joined-up approach and seamless client experience.

Equal Opportunities

Fusion Consulting Ltd is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.