Accounts Apprentice

Office admin duties Answering the office phone Assisting with processing payroll and pensions on a weekly and monthly basis Preparing bank reconciliations and analysis with the potential to then start preparing schedules, trial balance’s and then full financial statements Assisting with bookkeeping and VAT returns General accountancy admin duty’s such as applying for HMRC authorisation, setting up clients on our systems and engaging/disengaging clients

Training:

Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 (GCSE) Apprenticeship Standard

Day release at Newcastle Site (Stamp Exchange, Westgate Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 1SA)  

On and off-the-job training  AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Certificate in Bookkeeping Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and Business

Training Outcome:
Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available. 

Employer Description:
The original practice was founded by Alan Moore over 50 years ago and, we are very proud to continue to look after some businesses who were amongst his first clients; although these are now being run by the next generation! We have grown somewhat over the years and so have our goals & aspirations but our values have not changed, and we continue to strive to build that same loyalty by providing the best service we can to all our clients. Lynn is Managing Director of the company and trained with Ernst & Young before becoming a partner in 2001. She runs the company with her experienced team of staff based in our office in North Shields.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday (shift times to be confirmed).

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