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.