ACA Audit and Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Job Duties include:

Accounts responsibilities:

Prepare draft statutory accounts for filing with Companies House from client’s accounting software or manual records. Complete relevant year end journals, calculate prepayments, bank reconciliation, accruals, debtors, creditors etc. Liaise with clients to clarify queries and obtain missing or additional information. Prepare draft corporation tax computations.

Audit Responsibilities:

Produce audit files for review by Manager, answer review points. Review clients’ records to ensure accounting industry standards are met. Support audit teams with fieldwork, working both on-site at client premises and remotely, including travelling to clients’ premises to verify assets and complete stocktake observations. Communicate effectively with clients to gather financial information and resolve queries. Plan time and prioritise tasks to ensure deadlines are met, and work is completed to a high standard and on time.

Other general responsibilities:

File client annual confirmation statements with Companies House. Update client engagement letters and prepare letters of representation. Develop an understanding of accounting software such as Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks. Visit the Company’s offsite storage facility to file, access and maintain archive records. Undertake routine tasks as required by senior members of the team. Ad-hoc duties as required. Actively participate in training and development sessions and take responsibility for your own learning and progression. Be professional and abide by confidentiality, impartiality and ethical principles at all times.

Training:

Accounting and Taxation Professional Level 7 - ACA.

The gold standard in Accountancy Apprenticeships, this programme enables individuals to become fully qualified in a profession which is globally recognised and respected in areas of accountancy, taxation, finance and business. 

ACA is a great option if you're looking to become a chartered accountant and work in accountancy and finance. It opens a wealth of opportunities, as you can specialise in specific areas or sectors, or work broadly across multiple industries. 

It consists of three levels: 

Certificate Level: You’ll be introduced to the essentials of accountancy, finance, and businesses. You’ll learn about double-entry accounting, assurance, business and technology, law, management, and taxation.

Professional Level: This level teaches you how to apply technical knowledge to real-life scenarios. You’ll deepen your knowledge of financial reporting, audit and assurance, tax compliance, finance management and business strategy, and business planning.

Advanced Level: You will give you the skills to understand how accountancy and finance works within businesses. You’ll learn about corporate reporting and strategic business management.

You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a case study exam and project report. As part of the apprenticeship, you will complete innovative skills and behaviours that are essential to complement the vital technical training. They are designed to support learners in developing essential competencies and embedding their learning within the context of their organisation. Delivered with motivation and engagement at heart, learners can practice these essential competencies with industry peers in a realistic environment.

Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom-based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking, and you must dedicate time to off-the-job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

Ongoing development, training and progression.

Employer Description:
We are an independent firm of auditors and accounts offering a full range of services to our clients who are mainly family run owner managed businesses.We operate from a modern air conditioned office in The Springs near Garforth on the outskirts of Leeds. We have a young team and we engage in regular social activities, escape rooms, go ape and crazy golf are a few recent trips. Our team are also keen to help new apprentices learn and develop personal skills to help in future life.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Start between 8am and 9am. Finish between 4.30pm and 5.30pm.

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