Accountancy Graduate Programme (ACA) – Mandarin speaker

Saint Albans - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Moore Kingston Smith we believe in the potential of people to make a positive impact fuelled by the power of genuine understanding.

As an accredited training firm were committed to providing first-class professional development in a supportive and friendly environment. Over three years you will gain hands-on experience develop essential skills and build the foundation for a successful career within accounts and business advisory. You will work with businesses across a wide range of sectors delivering exceptional client service while earning your ACA qualification and becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

Our Accounts & Advisory team is trained to have broad experience across a range of disciplines from accounts preparation and tax compliance to business advisory services. These teams work with clients who vary in size from sole traders to medium sized businesses across sectors including professional practices manufacturing financial services hospitality real estate and technology.

As much of our APAC client work is delivered from our St Albans office we are looking to recruit a graduate onto our ACA training programme who is fluent in Mandarin with the ability to communicate effectively in a professional and business context.

From the outset you will work directly with our clients who choose us because we understand them so well. Youll get to know their businesses uncover the obstacles they face and become familiar with their sectors. The experience is varied. Some projects last a few days others a few weeks. We encourage you to take responsibility early on and you will get to grips with all aspects of the role.

With support and training key responsibilities in the first 12 months will include:

Play a key role in the delivery of year-end compliance for clients working closely with our tax and advisory teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Process journal adjustments using CHAAPS ensuring accuracy and consistency in client records.
Develop a strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
Assist in preparing financial statements in line with relevant standards and legal requirements.
Draft corporation tax computations and support tax compliance processes.
Liaise with clients to gather documentation clarify queries and support project progress.
Maintain accurate and well-organised working papers in line with internal procedures.
Review and update client data in accounting and tax software systems.
Identify and suggest improvements to client systems and internal processes.
Work as part of a team on advisory projects
Communicate effectively with internal teams including technical and tax departments.
Attend client offices and represent the firm professionally
Help manage client expectations and meet deadlines throughout the accounts and advisory process.

As you develop experience and confidence you will start to take more ownership of client work communicate more directly with clients and begin mentoring newer team members. Youll contribute to planning discussions and handle more complex technical areas.

As you approach qualification in your third year you will be able to further enhance the breadth of your experience by supporting the facilitation of internal training and by learning more about other services and sectors in the business with the opportunity for a secondment.

We have clear progression routes and theres plenty of opportunity to take your career in the direction you desire at Moore Kingston fact many of our partners started out as trainees here and through hard work commitment and drive have gone on to leadership roles.

Your path to qualification

This role is a three-year training contract during which time you will study towards the ICAEWs ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) qualification.

What this means for you:

You will complete 14 exams across three levels: Certificate Professional and Advanced plus additional specialised learning
You will gain 450 days of relevant work experience supported by on-the-job learning and guidance from your manager
You will develop key professional skills through structured training and development
You will be accountable for maintaining your ICAEW training file
You will follow a planned schedule of work and study with regular revision and training sessions leading up to key exams during the year

Well be providing comprehensive support throughout including:

You will attend in-person tuition with our trusted training provider during set study blocks
Paid study leave
Ongoing support from a Buddy Training Manager and Training Partner with regular feedback and development reviews
Access to wellbeing resources and a supportive network to help you thrive

We understand that completing a training contract is a significant commitment requiring time management and a proactive mindset. Thats why were here to support you every step of the return you will work towards a globally respected qualification within an internationally recognised network and build a strong foundation for a rewarding career in audit and beyond.

Who are we looking for

Our Graduate Programmes welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds - whether youre a recent university graduate changing careers or returning to work. While recent changes have been made to Level 7 apprenticeship funding there are no upper age limits for joining any of our programmes.

You will be provided with training and support throughout your career with us and the ACA qualification pathway has a structured study and exam programme to allow you to prepare proactively so you dont need to have prior technical knowledge or experience but we do
look for:

Fluent in Mandarin with the ability to communicate effectively in a professional and business context.
A clear motivation to begin your career in accountancy supported by an understanding of the ACA qualification.
Enthusiasm for building strong relationships and collaborating with clients and colleagues with close support from your manager.
A proactive results-driven attitude ensuring excellent client service and a commitment to delivering high-quality work with integrity and professionalism.
A dedication to ethical standards ensuring your work aligns with professional guidelines and best practices.
Strong commitment and reliability enabling you to balance your studies and exams (with paid study leave) alongside your full-time role and responsibilities.
A growth mindset and adaptable approach with a willingness to continuously acquire new skills and knowledge supported by your manager learning coach and dedicated early talent team.
A commitment to understanding built on respect collaboration and active listening.

In order to be eligible for the programme you will also need to:

Have obtained at least 112 UCAS points from three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications.
Have achieved a 2:1 or above from a degree in any discipline.
Be permitted to work in the UK for at least 3-years from the start date of the programme.

Recruitment process

We recruit on a rolling basis so would encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience to avoid missing out. The application process is made up of four stages:

1. Application

2. Interactive assessment

3. Virtual interview with one of the Early Talent team

4. Final interview in the office which youre being considered for

If your application is progressed we will reach out by inviting you to complete an interactive assessment online with more information on how to prepare and what to expect.

The Early Talent team are here to support you throughout the recruitment process and on the training confidence we can discuss the individual support and adjustments you may need. A few examples of the support we can provide include but are not limited to: providing extra time in our interactive assessment or sharing interview questions ahead of time. If successful in securing a place on our training contract we will organise a confidential call to discuss how we can work with you on the training contract to enable you to perform at your best.

At Moore Kingston Smith we believe in the potential of people to make a positive impact fuelled by the power of genuine understanding.As an accredited training firm were committed to providing first-class professional development in a supportive and friendly environment. Over three years you will ga...