Apprentice Bookkeeper

As a trainee accountant you will work as part of a team assisting with clients’ accounting needs.

 

This position involves a number of different aspects including:

·         Record financial transactions accurately within Xero and other accounting software

·         Maintain and balance ledgers, ensuring accuracy and compliance

·         Record disbursements, recharges, prepayments, and accruals correctly

·         Reconcile bank accounts, general ledgers, and control accounts on a regular basis

·         Create and reconcile sales and purchase invoices

·         Add and reconcile payroll journals, ensuring PAYE and salary payments are matched

·         Prepare and reconcile VAT returns

·         Prepare supplier payment files and assist with payment processing when required

·         Communicate with clients to request information and explain accounting matters clearly

·         Answer client and prospective client calls in a professional and helpful manner

·         Ensure client queries are acknowledged within four hours of initial contact

·         Support the wider team with administrative and project-based tasks as needed

Training:

You will undertake the “Assistant Accountant” Apprenticeship, with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Flexible Apprenticeship Programme.

You will receive support from both the employer and the training provider to complete and achieve your Apprenticeship and will be given time to study during the week on a day release basis.

Training Outcome:

It is expected that you will stay with the company following successful completion of your apprenticeship to undertake further qualifications and increase your responsibility in the office.

Employer Description:

Hello and welcome to Alexander Rosse — We are a team of fun-loving entrepreneurs and qualified accountants who believe business should be human, smart and digital-first.

Since launching in 2009 as one of the first “Xero-only” accountancy practices in the UK, we have grown into a Xero Platinum Partner and one of the leading firms of Chartered Accountants specialising in cloud-based accounting and advisory services. Our founders come from Big 4 backgrounds and have built a firm that truly supports small and medium-sized businesses to grow.

Our senior team brings hands-on experience from working with hundreds of businesses — knowledge that’s hard to beat and makes a genuine difference to our clients.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays 9am – 6pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Time Management Skills,Prioritise and meet deadlines