Level 4 Assistant Accountant Apprentice

You will be responsible for managing Accountancy tasks, checking deadlines are met, chasing Clients for records, managing the Accountancy Team inbox, uploading files to Pixie CRM Client records and updating task spreadsheets.

You will prepare VAT Returns, prepare Sole Trader Accounts and preparation of Self Assessment Tax Returns and prepare Limited Company Accounts.

You must be able to work autonomously on your own initiative, with support from the team. The Accountancy team currently consists of a Client Manager ,Bookkeeper and Payroll Manager.

Our growth is because we think outside of the box and provide services differently to the traditional Accountant. If you are open minded, friendly and provide 5 Star Customer Service; You will be the perfect fit for the role.

Duties include:

Preparation of VAT Returns, Sole Trader Accounts & Limited Company Accounts Emailing Clients to request records, ensuring Auto Emails sent and Emailing Clients to pay their VAT/SA/LTD tax Ensuring Pixie and Task Spreadsheets are reconciled and updated Dealing with incoming Client Records and logging + Returning records once dealt with Managing the Admin & Accountancy Team inbox Managing Accountancy Tasks, logging records, updating Task spreadsheets, chasing missing information and managing deadlines

Training:

The Level 4 AAT apprenticeship standard includes 4 AAT exams, in addition to the Synoptic Assessment as part of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process.

The knowledge units will be delivered at the EMA training hub in Derby through day release.

Modules will include:

Applied Management Accounting Internal Accounting Systems and Controls Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements Business Tax Personal Tax

Attending the EMA hub in Derby city centre for classroom sessions delivered by specialist trainers. You will also be supported by a dedicated mentor through your portfolio of work and end point assessment.

Training Outcome:
In return, the role provides flexibility and opportunities to the right candidate in addition to working in a friendly and fun environment

Employer Description:

Are you looking for a challenging new role where you feel valued, appreciated, and can make a difference?

A well established and growing Accountancy Practice are seeking a Junior/Assistant Accountant to help to develop and grow its Accountancy offering. The role will include a mix of Administration, Accounts Preparation, Tax Return Preparation and VAT Return Preparation.

Established in 2016, our Derby office supports the needs of Law Firms across the Country by providing Outsourced Legal Cashiering services and has recently started to grow its Accountancy client base in the City through its Startup Support programme, networking events and working with the University of Derby.

Established in 2023, our Ripley office is growing quickly due to Community Engagement and working closely with the Town and Borough Council.  We have plans to open hub offices such as in Belper and Alfreton in the near future.

Our Ripley office has quickly grown due to our Community Engagement programme, providing Workshops, Networking events, Training and more. We provide mentoring to Clients with a blended Compliance and Advisory offering. We have been finalists for Community Impact over the last few years in the Xero and East Midlands Chamber Awards.

We also provide specialist support to Law Firms migrating Software integrating with Xero and provide specialist Consultancy and training.

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

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience