Graduate Trainee Accountant

About this opportunity

Location: Cardiff Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Pattern: Office Based Are you a recent graduate with accountancy practice experience looking to kick-start your career? I'm delighted to be working with a well-established firm of Chartered Accountants in Cardiff who are looking to welcome a Graduate Accounts Trainee to their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career within practice, with excellent training, hands-on experience and full support towards your professional qualifications. Previous accountancy practice experience is essential. The Role You will gain exposure to a varied portfolio of clients while developing your technical and commercial accountancy skills, including: • Preparing statutory accounts • Assisting with bookkeeping and VAT returns • Preparing management accounts • Supporting senior members of the team with client work • Liaising with clients and building strong relationships • Working with cloud accounting software including Xero and QuickBooks • Developing your technical knowledge through professional study About You • A recent graduate with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related subject • Accountancy practice experience is essential! • Keen to build a career within accountancy practice • Strong numerical and analytical skills • Excellent communication and organisational skills • Motivated, hardworking and eager to learn • Previous accountancy practice experience is advanta