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