Apprentice Assistant Accountant

Summary

A small and growing accountancy practice based in Wickford, part of a dynamic national network, has an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Assistant Accountant to deal with all aspects of accountancy, taxation and client relationships. We are looking for a flexible, dynamic, driven individual to join our small, friendly team.

Wage: £13,741 a year
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Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday – Friday between 9.00am to 5.00pm, 1-hour lunch break.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 11 April
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

The key duties of the post are as follows:

Communication and liaison with clients at all levels.
Assist with monthly and quarterly bookkeeping and preparation VAT returns.
Assist with preparation of Self-Assessment Returns.
Assist with preparation of year-end accounts and tax filings.
Assist with booking client appointments and onboarding for newly engaged clients.
Manage, organise and update relevant data using database applications.
Handling Client queries face-to-face as well as over the phone.
Ad-hoc administrative tasks.
Manage, organise and update relevant data using database applications.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures.
Adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility.
Plus other duties consistent with the grade as directed.

Where you’ll work

3 LONDON ROAD
WICKFORD
SS12 0AW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/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
Presentation skills
Number skills
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience
Excellent Time Keeping Skills
Good Phone Manners

Other requirements

This is an office-based role (not remote)

About this company

TaxAssist Accountants are a national network of accountants across the UK. We provide a personal and professional accounting service tailored to our clients. We help start-up's, sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, property landlords, contractors, freelancers and individual taxpayers. We provide all the services you would expect from an accountant, including accounts, tax, payroll, business advice and much more.

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

After this apprenticeship

Potential for career progression once the apprenticeship has successfully been completed with the opportunity to progress.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Tola Alli-Lawal

tolaallilawal@taxassist.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311239.

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