Trainee Accountant /qualified by experience
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 March 2026 |
| Location: | Edgware, North West London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ashley King Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Key Responsibilities
The role would involve supporting, but are not limited to:
• Preparing and finalising statutory accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheets, and Trial Balances
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports
• Preparing VAT returns and corporation tax computations
• Preparing payroll processes and compliance
• Working with senior staff.
The ideal candidate will be confident in producing high quality work for senior accountant and partner review which requires little further input, clearly highlights issues and suggesting potential solutions.
Requirements
Technical Skills
Essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Microsoft office skills including MS Word, MS Excel, pivot tables, applications, PowerPoint, and Presentation skills
Preferred
• Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and financial reporting standards
• Proficiency in accounting software such as CCH and Sage Line 50
• Experience with Caseware or similar audit software preferred
Competencies
Essential
• Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure
• Diligent
• Client and output oriented
• Creatively minded with the ability to think outside the box
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
• Experience in accounting firms, or busy accounts departments
• Ideally, AAT/ACCA/ACA part qualified/Qualified by experience
Preferred
• A-level or equivalent in Maths and at least one scient subject
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a UK Chartered Accountancy practice
• Auditing experience (SME sector)
• Communicational Hindi, Gujarati and other language skills would ne handy, but not essential
The role would involve supporting, but are not limited to:
• Preparing and finalising statutory accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheets, and Trial Balances
• Preparing management accounts and financial reports
• Preparing VAT returns and corporation tax computations
• Preparing payroll processes and compliance
• Working with senior staff.
The ideal candidate will be confident in producing high quality work for senior accountant and partner review which requires little further input, clearly highlights issues and suggesting potential solutions.
Requirements
Technical Skills
Essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Microsoft office skills including MS Word, MS Excel, pivot tables, applications, PowerPoint, and Presentation skills
Preferred
• Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and financial reporting standards
• Proficiency in accounting software such as CCH and Sage Line 50
• Experience with Caseware or similar audit software preferred
Competencies
Essential
• Self-starter with the ability to work under pressure
• Diligent
• Client and output oriented
• Creatively minded with the ability to think outside the box
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
• Experience in accounting firms, or busy accounts departments
• Ideally, AAT/ACCA/ACA part qualified/Qualified by experience
Preferred
• A-level or equivalent in Maths and at least one scient subject
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a UK Chartered Accountancy practice
• Auditing experience (SME sector)
• Communicational Hindi, Gujarati and other language skills would ne handy, but not essential