Job Description

As an Agriculture & Property Trainee Accountant, you will learn how to provide a high-quality accounting service for our clients.

We’ll start you on accounts preparation from day one! The breadth and depth of work you will be exposed to will be much greater than many other practices, as we firmly believe in a rounded and exceptional client experience which you will quickly be involved in.

Some of your responsibilities will include

• Helping to prepare VAT returns and other ad hoc reports
• Preparing client accounts
• Liaising with clients via the telephone and drafting correspondence
• Preparing simple tax returns
• Identifying business advisory points for partners to raise with clients
• Monitoring own job quality and quantity in line with agreed budgets

The Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 22 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays (Increases on completion of exams)
• Use of our benefits platform
• Unique branded Ellacotts cashback card
• Life assurance
• Flexible working – Flex-e
• Vitality private medical insurance, healthcare medical cash plan and enhanced employer pension contribution (After qualifying period)
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• We’ll cover all training costs for your first exam sittings which include both residential and online courses, books, exams and access to knowledgeable and supportive tutors

We provide the best possible training environment and have a Silver Investors in People accreditation, membership with the ICAEW and are a Platinum ACCA training practice.

The true benefit for working with Ellacotts is the culture and values-driven environment which promotes sustainable development for all our talented people. This has generated fantastic careers, from Trainee to Partner and everything in between.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Whilst no experience is necessary, to be considered, you will need: To be eager to pursue a career in accountancy. At a minimum, GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade B/6 or above in Math’s and English. Good written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.