Trainee Accountant – Key Achievements:

• Assisted in month-end and year-end accounting processes, reducing preparation time by 20%.

• Identified minor discrepancies in client or internal accounts, recovering £5,000 / $6,000 in adjustments.

• Supported reconciliations and reporting, saving the finance team over 30 hours per quarter.

• Contributed to improved accuracy in multi-jurisdictional accounts and compliance filings.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of financial statements in compliance with UK GAAP / IFRS and US GAAP.

• Assist in bookkeeping, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance for clients or internal accounts.

• Support VAT, payroll, and corporation tax filings under supervision.

• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.

• Assist in month-end and year-end closing procedures.

• Perform bank and intercompany reconciliations.

• Assist senior accountants with audits, client reporting, and compliance checks.

• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for accounting and tax submissions.

• Identify errors or inconsistencies in accounts and escalate appropriately.

• Liaise with clients, finance teams, and regulatory authorities under supervision.

• Apply basic accounting principles and standards in day-to-day tasks.

• Participate in internal training and continuous professional development (CPD).

• Assist with process improvements and efficiency initiatives within the accounting team.

• Prepare draft correspondence, reports, and client documentation under supervision.

• Track deadlines for accounting and tax tasks and ensure timely completion.

• Support payroll processing and employee expense reconciliations.

• Collaborate with audit, tax, and advisory teams on client engagements.

• Ensure professional and ethical standards are maintained in all work.

• Assist in reviewing financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

• Provide general administrative support to the accounting and finance team as required.