Assistant Accountant Apprentice

This role is present across various industries. It spans from small organisations to medium sized entities.

The main purpose of this occupation is to assist both internal and external customers in managing their financial and accounting operations.

An assistant accountant is responsible for managing their own workload and time, reporting to a senior accountant.

Duties will include:

Assist with the compilation of accounting and financial records, recording, classify, and reconcile deposits and payments in Excel, organising financial data systematically to prepare accurate accounts Publish invoices on accounting software such as Hubdoc Conduct bank reconciliation by matching invoices in the ledger Review payables and receivables to ensure timely payments, accurate record-keeping, and effective cash flow management Follow up missing invoice lists with clients on a weekly basis Prepare payroll by entering timesheets in Excel and calculating hours for payroll software input Email payroll PAYE & NI summaries to clients Submit NEST pension contributions on behalf of clients Assist with management reporting Prepare profit and loss (P&L) statements to provide clients with financial overviews Create sales invoices/credit notes for clients Prepare payment run on weekly basis Analyse sales reports from online platforms (eBay, Amazon, Square, Etsy) to create accurate sales invoices, ensuring proper classification of transactions and alignment with client records Chase clients for any queries/issues regarding payroll, payables, receivables, or any other queries as needed Safeguard against suspicious activities for example anti-money laundering

Training:

Assistant Accountant Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard:

The apprentice will attend college one day per week to work towards the AAT Level 3 qualification In addition, the apprentice will be allocated with an assessor who will visit them within the workplace once every 6-8 weeks

Training Outcome:
On succesful completion of this apprenticeship, there is potentially a permanent position available

Employer Description:
As highly experienced accountants we are able to provide professional bookkeeping and accountancy services for companies across all sectors. Our satisfied clients range from individuals to sole traders, through to partnerships and medium-sized businesses.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills