Trainee Accounts Assistant

Trainee Accounts Assistant | Legal | Gibraltar | Market salary plus study | Office Based
Trainee Accounts Assistant required for an established Corporate Services company based in Gibraltar.

This is an entry-level role within the Accounting Services Department.

The role assists the Head of Accounting and Team in the administration and preparation of accurate financial records by undertaking bookkeeping for a large portfolio of client companies and trusts.

Candidates applying can be Graduates with a relevant Degree or "A" level students with a minimum of 12 months experience in Accounting duties.
What's on offer to you?

Genuine career progression
Study Support provided
On the job training with Qualified professionals

What You Will Be Doing

Maintain accounting records in the client entity database Viewpoint
Assist in the provision of accurate and timely financial statements prepared in accordance with relevant accounting standards for specific companies and trusts
Assist in the preparation of tax and dividend returns for submission to the regulatory authorities
Reconciliation of cash books
Preparation of trial balances
Liaise with colleagues from other professions including lawyers, company administrators, investment brokers, bankers, property managers and agents.
Ensure procedures, standards and protocols are adhered to.
Under the supervision of the more senior colleagues, liaise with clients and intermediaries on a daily basis and develop and maintain good client relation skills.
Work and behave in a professional manner.
Keep confidential any information obtained concerning the Firm, its clients, and their business.
Become proficient in internal systems and procedures.
Contribute to business and team objectives through active involvement in projects.
Attend meetings with the team as necessary to discuss matters relating to the portfolio.

What You Will Need to Succeed In This Role

Sound intellectual skills evidenced by a strong academic background to graduate level or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Experience of working in a client/customer facing role
Knowledge of MS Office suite - Excel and Outlook essential.
Experience of Viewpoint would be an advantage
Demonstrates excellent analytical skills and a logical approach to problem solving
Ambition, drive, energy and the desire to learn and grow professionally
Takes personal responsibility for their own development
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Committed to the delivery of the highest levels of customer service.
Able to work successfully as part of a team.

Keywords: Trainee Accounts Assistant |Gibraltar | Graduate | School Leaver |AAT | ACCA | Study support