Accounts Apprentice

Summary

This is a Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship role - split 80/20 between working and earning with the employer gaining valuable hands-on skills and learning & gaining qualifications with Solveway Apprenticeships! Posting purchase, and sales invoices, bank statements to accounting software, plus more.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm with 1-hour for lunch
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 6 January
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Posting purchase, and sales invoices, bank statements to accounting software
Assisting Accounts Manager in managing and sorting out client’s data, preparing VAT returns, sorting out supplier invoices
Managing client documents in and out and from branches, scanning/organising on CRM
Answering telephone calls and taking messages

The key duties of the post are as follows:

Posting purchase and sales invoices in the Nomi accounting software
Scanning of the documents and saving them in the CRM system
Dealing with incoming and outgoing post
Answering telephone calls and taking messages/directing the calls
Reconciling supplier and customer accounts
Posting and reconciling bank statements
Allocating accounts manager in managing and sorting out client's data
Assisting accounts manager with preparing VAT returns
Reporting the results of the assigned work to accounts manager
Sorting out supplier invoices
Centralised client document scanning and saving to CRM
Liaising with branches for their scanning requirements
Dealing with files and sending for storage
Assisting accounts manager with preparing Self-Assessment Tax Returns
General communication with clients as instructed by Account Manager
Accounting data chase up via emails and test messages
Undertake ad-hoc works as directed by the Management

Where you’ll work

1-9 St. Anns Road

Harrow

HA1 1LQ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.

Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.

Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.

Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.

Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.

Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.

Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.

Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.

Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

Working towards AAT Level 3 qualification.

Training with Solveway Apprenticeships - you can attend in-person classroom training or attend our live online classroom learning via our learning portal.

Training is 1-day a week (typically).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

This role will require you to speak Romanian, as you will be working in the Romanian-speaking accounts team at DNS Accountants

About this company

DNS Accountants is a leading Romanian-speaking accounting firm in the UK, offering award-winning services for businesses and individuals. With offices nationwide, their team of experts provides a comprehensive range of solutions, from simple bookkeeping to complex business accounting, including year-end accounts, VAT returns, self-assessment, and payroll. Known for embracing modern cloud-based accounting, DNS uses its innovative software, Nomi, to streamline bookkeeping, accounts, and tax management. Consistently ranked among the top Romanian-speaking firms, DNS is dedicated to delivering efficient, tailored support to meet the unique needs of its clients.

https://www.dnsassociates.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Aqord Wellness Membership which gives retail, days out discounts, access to 24x7 GP for the employee and their household, Legal helpline for the employee and their household, Mental health helpline for the employee and their household.

After this apprenticeship

For successful candidates, promotion opportunities and a permanent job is available after you complete your apprenticeship. You will also have the opportunity to progress onto AAT Level 4.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

Catherine

catherinewingrove@solveway.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282965.

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Closes on Tuesday 31 December

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