Trainee Accountant(s) at Samhays Limited

Overview

• As a Trainee Accountant  you will provide support to both internal staff and external clients and will work predominately with our Accounting team.
• Part of your role will involve assisting in the day-to-day financial activities, these will include but are not limited to data entry, month end VAT Returns and management accounts and year-end financial accounts and tax returns.
• As a trainee Accountant you will be supported by the organisation with resources and learning tools on your path to becoming a Chartered Accountant.
• Our Trainee Accountants are expected to be fully qualified Chartered Accountants within three years of working with us.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with financial and management accounts preparation for group Accounts
• Assisting with managing client expectations and deadlines
• Assisting with the preparation of personal and business tax returns
• Carrying out bookkeeping activities including journal postings and ledger reconciliations
• Processing client records accurately using  accountancy software.
• Preparation of VAT returns and management accounts
• Assisting with general administrative duties including meeting and greeting clients, filing, answering the telephone and supporting the Accounts team to meet deadlines as required.

Requirements and skills

• A proactive attitude  to work 
• Honesty and Integrity
• Hands-on experience with accounting Software would be an added advantage
• Track record and capacity for continuous personal and professional development
• MS Excel or Google Sheets skills  would be an added advantage
• Must posses very strong theoretical knowledge of Accounting concepts and principles.
• Experience with general ledgers and preparing end of finacial year Accounts would be an added advantage
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or part qualification in   Accounting Professional Qualifications would be an added advantage.