McDougall Johnstone are a proactive firm offering business advisory, strategic growth, accounting and taxation advice to a wide range of businesses. We work closely with our clients to become their trusted advisors and we offer a full finance function service to take the hassle away and let our clients focus on what they do best. We have recently encountered a period of growth and seeking a talented individual to join the team and assist with our workload. We offer our clients a full range of services from payroll, VAT to taxation and we will pass on our experience and knowledge to you as a school leaver/student and put you on the path to becoming an accountant. \n\nWe are recognised as a Platinum Trainee development employer with ACCA which shows our dedication to training the next generation of chartered accountants, we are always seeking talented staff and it is then our role to give you the tools to succeed in your career. \n\nTo demonstrate McDougall Johnstoneâs dedication to training, we are delighted to support the Accounts/Audit Trainee role to undertake the MAcc Accountancy Graduate Apprenticeship at Glasgow Caledonian University. This 5-year MAcc will include a Masterâs level (SCQF level 11) university qualification, as well as ACCA professional accreditation, with mentoring and the appropriate study time given during the apprenticeship.\n Main Duties\nPreparation of annual accounts (FRS102) and corporation tax returns for limited companies.\nAd-hoc bookkeeping duties for our clients using Cloud based software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks).\nPreparation of regular management information including budgets, management accounts, cash flow forecasts and analytical review of accounts for clientsâ senior management and board.\nClient VAT Return preparation and review with senior management. \nPreparation of annual statutory accounts for charities including independent examination and preparation of an examination evidence file.\nPreparation of sole trader and partnership accounts, and personal tax computations and returns.\nTake responsibility for your work and must be able to multi task in an organized manner. You must time plan your own work and client appointments.\nManaging client relationships, meeting deadlines and expectations, and flexibly managing a varied workload each month.\nOffer clientâs a value added service, tailor accounts to clientâs needs and recognize what information they are looking for from their reports and accounts. Understand their internal controls and where weaknesses are identified, suggest improvements.\n Have obtained one of the following:\n- Scottish Higher: BBBBC or equivalent incl Higher in Maths or Accountancy\n- HNC: Have attained a Grade A in an HNC (or equivalent) in Accounting or Finance related subject\n- HND in Accounting\n\nFuture Prospects: \n\nAll our trainees are encouraged to complete their professional exams and develop their management career within the firm. McDougall Johnstone are going through a period of growth and we expect opportunities to arise for good team members. \n\nHolidays/Pension/Benefits:\n\n30 Days paid leave, fully funded Study package with ACCA recognised Platinum Trainee development firm, Contributory Pension, Annual Bonus Scheme.\n\n\n