LB Group is a UK Top 50 Accountancy firm with a heritage spanning over 60 years, with more than 300 accountancy professionals and over 100 support staff, we are based in Stratford, Colchester, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Halstead, Harlow, Orpington, Sidcup, and Sutton. Formally known as Baxter & Co who joined the LB Group in October 2024, we advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across seven principal practice groups: Accountancy & Advisory, Tax and Planning, Audit Services, Corporate Finance, Digital Solutions, Payroll and Financial Planning. We have invested continuously in technology and gained in-depth knowledge across a broad range of markets, growing through acquisitions and private investment. We offer an exceptional service to our clients, with access to our sector experts to develop the strategy that will help them reach their goals. We keep a finger on the industry pulse, so our clients receive the best short to medium and long-term advice. The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values “RIALTO.” Respect, Integrity, Aspire, Learn, Teamwork and Ownership. LB Group appreciates all its employees with people at the heart of what we do, to ensure we are authentic, warm, and relatable to those we serve.

Due to continued growth, LB Group is recruiting for an Accounts trainee to join the Accounts department in Orpington. The role will involve working to deliver a broad range of accounts services to our business clients. This opportunity would suit a part qualified individual who is looking to progress their career and study towards an ACCA or ACA qualification. Alternatively, the role would be suitable to an individual who is not studying but who has a strong practice background.

Accountabilities: 

With support, you will take responsibility for assisting seniors and managers to work on a portfolio of clients, assisting with: 

· Preparation of year-end statutory accounts for a mix of Sole Traders, partnerships, LLPs and Limited Companies.

· Preparation of basic corporation tax returns.

· Assist with preparation of VAT returns. 

· Supporting members of the team in accounts & bookkeeping work. 

· Collaboratively working with other departments within our group.

· Additional responsibilities as and when identified in association with expectations of the role.

Skills/Qualifications:

We are seeking a candidate that has: 

We are seeking a candidate that has:
• Started or seeks to study towards AAT qualification.
• Basic practice experience.
• Strong IT/Microsoft abilities.
• A professional approach with the ability to communicate with clients both via email & over phone/face to face.
• Full UK driving licence with own/access to car desirable for client visits.
• Familiar with CCH, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero (desirable).

Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the
key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional
responsibilities when requested.

LB Group is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion, or belief, 
gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes
equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based
solely on individual merit.