Apprentice Assistant Accountant

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to build their skills and experience under the direct supervision of the company director and will receive extensive on-the-job training as well as support through an appropriate study package studying to attain their Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship.

What you will gain

Practical, hands-on experience within a professional finance environment. Support and development opportunities towards achieving relevant finance qualifications. Build confidence and resilience while working under pressure in a dynamic, high-volume setting. Work as part of a friendly, collaborative, and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping: Processing day-to-day income, expense and cash book entries; reconciling bank and supplier statements; managing sales and purchase ledgers and other control accounts. Software Management: Processing client records accurately using QuickBooks, Xero and other accountancy software. VAT returns: Preparing VAT returns from bookkeeping records. Payroll: Processing weekly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls. Financial Reporting: Helping prepare both management and statutory accounts for a range of -sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. Tax Return Compliance: Helping prepare personal and business tax returns. Record-keeping: Compiling paper and/or electronic files of working papers to ensure a robust paper trail for all financial statements, tax returns, etc. Administrative Support: Assisting with general office administration, including meeting and greeting clients, filing, responding to emails, answering the phone, and supporting the team to meet client expectations and deadlines as required. Continuous Study: Actively pursuing a recognised professional accounting qualification, balancing work duties with study requirements and making timely and consistent progress in formal studies.

Who you will be

Someone who is ambitious, driven and enthusiastic. Someone who is flexible and collaborative with a willingness to embrace change and the ability to adapt to new ways of working. Someone who can work independently, take responsibility and be proactive. Someone with the willingness to contribute outside the scope of their role, to support their colleagues and the business. Someone with the ability to remain calm under pressure and prioritise conflicting and demanding deadlines. Someone who acts with honesty, openness and with integrity at all times.

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the possibility to continue with the next stage of accountancy training, either AAT or possibly ACCA will be considered.

Employer Description:

McPhersons Ltd is a small accountancy practice dealing mainly with local owner/family-managed businesses and individuals with investment and/or rental income. The apprentice would be part of a very small team working under the direct supervision of the company director (ACCA qualified). The office has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, while still being peaceful and quiet.

Working Hours :
Office hours, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Ideally, seven hours per day for three days (9am to 5pm with an hour for lunch) plus three hours one day (9am to 12pm). Six hours per day for four days will also be considered.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Inclusive,Reliable,Friendly,Proactive,Punctual,Able to multi-task,Good telephone etiquette