As a Trainee Accountant you will be supporting the Accounting and Outsourcing Services Team on the delivery of statutory accounts, management accounts and VAT return preparation to a wide range of clients.
Your role will be to support management in the preparation of financial statements, maintaining accounting records and preparing management accounts / VAT returns for clients within set time scales whilst study towards your professional qualification.
Accounting and Outsourcing is a small but growing team within Mazars and provides national coverage. As a part of the team, you will have the opportunity to work with the many other departments within Mazars, e.g. Audit and Tax, and across a number of offices.

Job Role

• Assist with the preparation of year end statutory financial statements for incorporated entities and year end accounts for unincorporated entities
• Assist in the iXBRL (Business Reporting Language) tagging of year end statutory financial statements
• Maintaining accounting records
• Assist with preparing management accounts for clients
• Assist with preparation of HMRC VAT returns
• Utilise accounting software e.g. Sage Line 50 and Caseware
• Communicate with the team on any issues or findings
• Develop and apply technical knowledge gained from studies and on the job experience
• Ensure timesheets are completed on a weekly basis
• Have an awareness of the various services provided by Mazars
• Maintain a professional working relationship with both clients and the wider Mazars team
• Attend client social activities
• Attend all training courses as required

Person Specification & Academic Requirements

• Demonstrates strong analytical and research skills
• Takes ownership of assigned tasks and adopts a pro-active approach
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Produces accurate and timely work
• Participates in meetings, providing information and ideas with clarity and persuasiveness
• Ability to build relationships
• Respects differences in people and values diversity of ideas
• Applies active listening skills – asks questions when necessary but makes basic assumptions when appropriate
• Actively seeks to enhance own expertise and knowledge
• Demonstrates drive and commitment to self-development
• Professional approach to work and clients i.e. professional appearance, respect for individuals, and ethical conduct

Academic Requirements 

• Should be studying towards A Levels, Scottish Highers, AAT or equivalent.

If there were extenuating/exceptional circumstances that affected your result(s), please tell us in your application form so we can consider whether we take them into account.

Training Contract & Study Support

School Leavers: We will fund for you to study towards the AAT qualification followed by the ACCA qualification.
You will receive a full study package and time off to study and attend college. Your professional qualification is only part of the story; we support all of our trainees with a blended approach to training and development including classroom study, 1:1 coaching, and skills training to enable you to progress to management and leadership positions.
We also operate a number of in-house training courses which will give you the technical insight to keep up with changes in legislation and case law, both in the UK and worldwide.
You will be given a mentor and an appraising manager to keep your career and aspirations on track.