Accounts Apprentice

- You’ll start by learning the basics through an online bookkeeping course including the difference between debits and credits, sales and purchase, basic VAT rules and lots more.

- You will be assigned a Buddy who will be on hand to answer any questions and provide on-the job training to support your academic learning.

- You’ll have a personal development plan in place from Day One, providing step by step guidance on what’s needed to progress to the next level in your career journey.

- You’ll learn how to use a variety of different accounting software systems including Sage, QuickBooks and Xero.

- Provide accounting software support to their varied client base.

- Process a range of financial information for clients, from their bank statements, suppliers and customers invoices.

- Work closely with other departments within the Firm including tax, payroll and accounts.

- Build relationships with clients through communicating with them regularly by requesting information along with answering queries.

- You’ll learn how to prepare VAT returns ensuring they are filed accurately and on time.

- Learn how to draft a set of year-end accounts and have the opportunity to sit in client meetings so you can understand how your work is vital to their business.

- Have the opportunity to work off-site on clients’ premises, setting up their accounting systems including entering customers and suppliers’ details, opening balances (vital for the start of each year), year-end returns and VAT returns.

Training:

- On the job training. 

- Off the job training. 

- AAT level 3 supported by Starting Off. 

- Remote learning. 

Training Outcome:

Permanent position available on completion of the Apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:
Our client is a fast-growing, top 15 accounting and advisory network, with offices throughout the UK and members across the globe. In the East Midlands firm, they have offices in Corby, Northampton and Peterborough. They offer a complete solution for businesses and individuals. As well as the usual services of accounts, tax advice and audits and also offer a complete payroll service, strategic business planning, corporate finance, inheritance tax planning and much more.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Initiative