Apprentice Accountant

Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts for a range of clients Supporting the completion and submission of VAT returns Assisting with personal tax returns and liaising with clients for information Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records using accounting software Communicating with clients to resolve queries and gather documentation Ensuring compliance with HMRC deadlines and regulations Supporting senior accountants with ad hoc tasks and client work

Administrative duties:

Answering phone calls and handling general enquiries Responding to emails and directing queries to the relevant team members Scheduling client appointments and managing calendars Organising and maintaining client files and records Assisting with onboarding new clients and setting up systems General office administration and day-to-day support for the team

Training:

You will undertake AAT Level 4 initially, completing all the exams and progressing onto your chartered studies with either ACCA/ICAEW following completion of Level 4. 

You will be expected to be in the office, either Banbury or Bicester, and we can arrange for you to attend college when required. 

Training Outcome:

Following the apprenticeship, you will progress into becoming a chartered accountant. We will develop your skills and assign a portfolio of clients for you to be responsible and the first point of contact for. 

Employer Description:

TaxAssist Accountants is a national network of accountants who are experts in helping small businesses and self-employed individuals with their accounting, tax returns, payroll, bookkeeping, tax savings, and tax advice. Our Banbury office is located on Cope Road in Banbury and is part of the franchise that includes the Bicester branch located in Bicester’s Market Square.

Working Hours :
You will work Monday to Friday 9:00 - 5:30pm with a 1 hour lunch break. You may be expected to work overtime when required, for example seasonal deadlines.

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