Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Summary

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in accounting? We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Accountant to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to learn from a talented team, gain hands-on experience, and work with leading accounting software like Xero and QuickBooks.

Annual wage: £12,313.60 a year
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Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm with half hour break
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 2 December
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

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Statements & Taxation:

Assist in the preparation of year-end financial statements for diverse clients.
Calculate corporation and personal tax liabilities and develop tax planning ideas.
Bookkeeping & Data Management:
Carry out bookkeeping tasks, including journal postings and ledger reconciliations.
Process client records accurately using accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, and others.
Prepare VAT returns and ensure timely submission.

Administrative Support:

Answer phone calls and respond to client inquiries with a professional, friendly attitude.
Assist with general administrative duties, including filing, scanning, photocopying, and mailing documents.
Ensure the office is tidy and organised, contributing to a productive work environment.
Client Relationships:
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, aiming to exceed their expectations with each interaction.
Provide exceptional customer service, aiming to "wow" clients daily.

Data Analysis & Quality Control:

Identify, collate, and process financial data from business records.
Examine data for quality and accuracy, addressing issues under
supervision.
Reconcile transactional data to minimize errors across invoices, orders, bank statements, and payroll.

Task Management:

Plan and review workloads with your supervisor to ensure effective time management.
Prioritise tasks efficiently to meet deadlines and support the team in delivering high-quality work.

What You’ll Learn:

Practical experience with Xero, QuickBooks, and other industry-leading accounting software.
Skills in bookkeeping, data processing, and coding financial paperwork.
An understanding of tax calculations and financial statement preparation.
Client relationship management and communication skills.
Best practices for financial data quality, reconciliation, and error rectification.

What We’re Looking For:

Ambition: A strong desire to pursue a career in accounting and achieve AAT qualifications.
Attention to Detail: A commitment to accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
Communication Skills: The ability to communicate confidently and clearly with both clients and colleagues.
Organisational Skills: An ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.
Team Spirit: A positive attitude and a willingness to work collaboratively to support the team.

Where you’ll work

511 BLOXWICH ROAD

WALSALL

WS3 2XA

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

WALSALL COLLEGE

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.
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

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.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4 or above)
Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Accounts or Finance Assistant (grade Pass)

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
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Why Join Us? You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, gaining hands-on experience with real clients and contributing to meaningful work. We are committed to supporting your growth and success, offering mentorship, a comprehensive development plan, and support for your AAT studies.

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

After this apprenticeship

A potential permanent role with the company upon successful completion of apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WALSALL COLLEGE

Jassi Kainth

jkainth@walsallcollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285789.

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Closes in 10 days (Monday 25 November at 11:59pm)

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