Optionis Hiring for Trainee Accountant Job at Birmingham, England Full Time

The Optionis Group is currently looking for Trainee Accountants to join our industry leading business.

Optionis is the market-leading provider of accountancy, tax and umbrella employment solutions to contractors and small businesses within the UK. You will be joining a team of 450 staff, who represent highly successful brands such as Parasol, ClearSky, SJD Accountancy and Nixon Williams

Role & Responsibilities:

As a Trainee role you’ll be offered full training and the responsibilities below is what you’ll be working towards over time:

• The completion of year-end accounts, CT600, and Corporation Tax computations
• Co-ordination and management of VAT, and administration duties
• Completion and submission of forms P11d in accordance with clients completed questionnaire
• Review of bookkeeping records and the completion of VAT Returns
• Meet statutory deadlines for VAT, Payroll, Statutory Accounts, and Company Tax Returns
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients
• Taking on and managing new clients
• Growing the business through referrals
• Offer bespoke accountancy, taxation and tax planning advice
• Advise clients in relation to IR35 and the associated implications of this legislation
• Respond to client enquiries in line with the company promise
• General administration including post, filing, and scanning
• Assisting clients with the completion of Companies House Confirmation Statements
• Online submission of documents to Companies House and HMRC

Skills & Experience:

• Experience of working in an Accountancy Practice is desirable

• A recent Accounting / Mathematics / Finance graduate or someone who is currently working towards AAT or holds some ACCA exemptions
• A desire to build a career within practice accountancy
• Good time management and organisation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel

What we offer:

• Your Flexibility – we give our staff the ability to choose the way in which they work, be that fully from home, in an office or in an arrangement mixing the best of both.
• Study support towards AAT or ACCA
• Industry leading career development
• 23 days holiday per year (excluding bank holidays). As a special thank you for each completed year of service with the company you will receive an additional days holiday (up to a maximum of 28 days or pro rata equivalent)
• Additional days off for Birthday and 100% attendance
• Exclusive Discounts & Offers from ‘SavingsPal’ – UK’s Leading Benefits Platform
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Pension
• Dress down dress code
• Tusker Car benefit scheme – salary sacrifice green CO2 capped
• Free Mortgage service
• Holiday Buy & Exchange Scheme
• Gym Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye Care Vouchers -Specsavers
• The Opportunity to Earn Vouchers for Business Referrals & Review

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work remotely:

• Yes