Accounts Apprentice

Main Duties:

Liaising with all internal and external stakeholders as necessary, including visiting clients to collect/drop off financial paperwork Inputting invoices and bank statements onto accounting software including Sage, Xero and Quickbooks Preparing analysis of transactions in Excel format Completing reconciliations of balance sheet items for both sole traders and Limited Companies Assisting our administration team with managing client records and organising when these can be returned to the client General Administrative tasks such as photocopying, filing, etc.

Other Duties:

Complete training and certifications on relevant accounting software to ensure she is learning new skills To work effectively as part of a team to ensure tasks are completed efficiently To be aware of anti-money laundering (AML) requirements and ensure all clients are compliant with statutory financial regulations To set an example of personal integrity and professionalism Undertaking all tasks in accordance with company policies and procedures To undertake appropriate professional development, including attendance as necessary to enable full completion of the apprenticeship

Training:

Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard:

The successful applicant will be allocated with an assessor who will visit them in the workplace once every 6-8 weeks.

Training Outcome:

Potential Permanent role for the right candidate.

Employer Description:
Parkes & Co is an independent accountancy and business advisory practice, based in Kingswinford (West Midlands). Our aim is to provide a highly personalised service, with specialist advice, that makes a real difference to you and your business.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working