To continue to improve knowledge and experience of accounts in accordance with company procedures and delegate basic tasks to more junior staff within the group.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce financial statements for trusts and companies in accordance with APD standards and procedures.  Assist senior members of the department in producing more complex financial statements.
• Assist book-keeping section to ensure that book-keeping for clients is up-to-date for accounts preparation.
• Keep an up-to-date daily timesheet to be submitted for approval weekly.
• Keep the APD Manager and HR informed of all holidays/study leave and absences.
• Provide assistance to more junior staff.

SKILLS:

• Be studying for a relevant professional qualification, preferably the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (including the Accounting Technician Scheme (CAT).
• 2 – 4 years experience in Trust and Company financial statements preparation.
• Possess organisational/prioritisation skills
• Possess good interpersonal skills to allow for a good relationship with external and internal contacts.
• Good analytical skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• IT skills to a basic standard.