Trainee Accountant in Hertford

Are you a graduate looking to develop a career in Accounting & Finance?Would you like to work for a company that offers genuine career progression alongside the company growth?Would you like to work for an exciting and rapidly growing accountancy practice?We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Accountant to join our client's reputable practice. This is a full-time permanent position situated in Hertford. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual to learn the accounting trade whilst growing alongside the business.Job Title: Trainee AccountantSalary: £20,000 - £25,000 DOELocation: HertfordContract: Permanent, full-timeHours: Monday to Friday – 8.30am-5:00pmOur client is an exciting fast-growing practice with ambitious owners and management. The practice provides the opportunity for career progression alongside the company growth.What's in it for me? * Opportunity to learn and develop key skills and play an integral part in the next stage of the businesses growth * Excellent career development opportunities for right person * Friendly office environment * Regular team nights out/team building events * Free onsite parking * Financial support with accounting qualificationsKey responsibilities (for first 6-12 months): * General bookkeeping * Bank reconciliations * Financial data analysis * Responding to emails and telephone calls * Assisting Senior Accountant with projectsOnce you become more confident and proficient, duties will involve;- preparation of company accounts, VAT & personal tax returnsThe ideal candidate will: * Be a graduate or at least part AAT qualified * Experience with FreeAgent, Xero, Quickbooks preferable * Must possess good organisational skills * Good time management with ability to work to deadlines * Experience with ExcelWe look forward to receiving your application!Thank you for your interest in working with Recruitment Index. Since 2020 Recruitment Index have been working with fantastic talent across the Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and London area. Due to the high volume of applications it is not always possible to get back to each applicant with individual feedback. However, your application will be reviewed within the next 3-5 working days. Unfortunately, if you do not hear from us you will have been unsuccessful on this occasion however, we will keep you informed of any changes.This advertisement has been posted by Recruitment Index as an employment agency on behalf of our client