Trainee Chartered Accountant – ACA

We are recruiting for the following position for our Darlington office.

Type: Full Time/Permanent

Location: Darlington

Who we are:

Clive Owen LLP is one of the largest independent firms in the North-East. With integrity and excellence at our core, our innovative use of technology and operations allows us to provide first-class solutions, innovative strategies, and outstanding outcomes to our clients.

We believe that collaboration leads to success. By fostering open communication and teamwork, we create a supportive environment where everyone’s contribution matters. We actively engage with our clients and listen to their needs; Together, we navigate challenges, celebrate achievements, and build strong relationships.

Are you looking to start your career in Accountancy? Or do you wish to advance your existing skills and knowledge? Look no further than this exciting supportive opportunity with one of the region’s largest independent accounting firms.

It is a great opportunity to work as part of a dynamic Audit and Accounts team where we are currently recruiting for multiple positions across all our offices. You will be employed as an Audit and Accounts Associate and complete a 3-year training contract for the prestigious ICAEW ACA qualification to become a chartered accountant.

Our Perks:

 

For more information on our perks – click here.

 

A typical day in the life of an Audit and Accounts Associate

• Prepare accounts from a variety of clients’ systems including Sage, Xero, and QuickBooks Online
• Participate in onsite audits as an assistant to the audit senior and undertaking relevant tasks as required by the audit senior.
• Prepare draft corporation tax computations.
• Action queries raised by the accounts and tax managers on the draft accounts and tax computations.
• Clear review points and actioning queries raised by colleagues.
• Act as a point of contact for clients for ad hoc queries
• Attend clients’ premises across the North-East and Yorkshire depending on office location.

What are we looking for:

• AAT L3 or L4 qualified or have a degree.
• Be willing to learn and have an enthusiasm to pursue a career in accountancy.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be confident speaking to clients face to face, over the telephone, and by email.
• Must have excellent IT skills, including working knowledge of Excel.
• The ability to check work for accuracy and have good attention to detail.
• Be able to demonstrate your initiative to solve problems.
• Be flexible and proactive in managing multiple priorities.
• The ability to travel to clients’ premises as required.

It would be desirable if you had A Levels A*-C (or the equivalent) along with relevant accounts experience. It would also be beneficial if you had experience of using accountancy software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Online, Sage, and IRIS with experience of delivering excellent client service.

This role will commence in early July 2025. Our Assessment Days will take place from August 2024 onwards depending on the number of applications we receive.

To find out more about our offices, click here.

To apply for this role, please select your preferred office below and click on the link to apply.

Darlington – Apply here