ACCA Trainee

Job Description

Sterling Wells Kathmandu is a sister concern of the UK based group of fintech companies, chartered certified accountants and chartered tax advisers consisting of UK Property Accountants, Sterling Wells Accountants & UKPA Global. The group represents leading accountancy and advisory firms with two offices in the city of London (UK) and its branches in Dubai (UAE) & Kathmandu (Nepal). We serve clients from more than 55 countries with total assets under our accounting is over USD 8 billion. 

All the work would be for the UK and international clients. You will have to work closely with our team in London and clients based in the UK and various countries around the globe. So, you will get exceptional international exposure.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity awaits in our rapidly growing UK-based group of accountancy firms. You will be working from our office in Tinkune, Kathmandu.

Main Responsibilities:

• Preparation and filing of financial statements for companies under UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Preparation of working papers, client packs, reporting packs, etc., as per requirements.
• Preparation and filing of corporate and personal tax returns.
• Communicating with clients in the UK and overseas via email, telephone calls, and video conference calls.
• Preparing tax advice reports for clients spanning multiple jurisdictions, considering local and international taxes, accounting standards, legal issues, and the impact on company funding requirements.
• Overseeing and assisting with processing all payments, including vendor invoices, individual reimbursements, payroll, and other accounts payable and receivables as required.
• Dealing with tax authorities for successful tax claims and investigations covering R&D tax credits, capital allowances, stamp taxes, VAT, etc.
• Performing bookkeeping tasks, including recording financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Ad-hoc duties as required.
• Involvement in research and product development for tax and accountancy products.

Salaries & Benefits:

• Competitive salary package with training materials and assets provided by the company itself.
• International working environment
• Access to Sterling Wells Academy, LinkedIn Learning, and other learning platforms
• At least one month of total working time spent on training & development annually
• Rapid growth and promotion for the right candidate
• 5 working days/week
• Office Lunch
• Festival Allowance
• Paid annual and sick leave
• Provident Fund & Gratuity contribution
• Accident & Medical Insurance Coverage
• Office Gym
• Flexible working hours
• Staff parties and other team building activities
• Truly global experience

Qualification and experience:

• Must be an ACCA professional-level student.
• Priority will be given to candidates with outstanding academic records.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to learn new software.
• A deep interest in taxation and finance functions is desirable.

Other Specification

• Full training (on the job and off the job) will be provided.
• Office hours: 10 am to 7 pm (5 days a week), with Saturday and Sunday off