Trainee Bookkeeper

Role purpose:

To be trained to provide accurate and efficient client bookkeeping services to trial balance and to assist in the accounts production and reporting process for a variety of clients in Private Client Services.

Core responsibilities:

• Maintenance of full bookkeeping records for PCS client entities.
• Reconcile ledgers to bank statements, investment reports and other relevant source material.
• Ensure that transactions are accurately recorded.
• Preparation of accounting checklists, where necessary.
• Liaise with administrators, accountants, external banks, and portfolio managers to expedite the timely preparation of accounts.
  Keep up-to-date records of position of all bookkeeping requirements utilising existing spreadsheets for onward reporting and tracking purposes.

Technical / Professional / Qualification Requirements:

• Graduate or School Leaver

Person Specification / Competencies:

Client: Good communication skills.

Firm: Has a commercial outlook, follows procedures, and has a demonstrable aptitude for learning.

People: Collaborative, team player, strong communication skills.