Accounting Apprentice

As an AAT apprentice, you will be assisting in the management and delivery of our core services to
our client portfolio with the below key tasks being carried out:
 Bookkeeping using excel and accounting software packages (Sage, Xero and/or QuickBooks).
 Prepare draft VAT Returns ready for review by the senior members of the team.
 Assist with the preparation of management accounts.
 Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies.
 Assist with the preparation of sole trader/partnership accounts.
 Processing payroll for clients fortnightly/monthly/annually (depending on client’s payment
cycle) on BrightPay.
 Dealing with administration for workplace pension and payroll requirements (including Auto
enrolments).
 Liaising with clients for their records and answering any queries they may have with regards
to bookkeeping and payroll in order to build and maintain good working relationships with
them.
 Prepare returns and other documents for filing with Companies House and/or HMRC as
instructed.
 General office admin and filing

Training Outcome:

The candidate can choose to either progress into further training or full-time employment

Employer Description:

EM Costas & Co is a London-based accountancy and auditing practice providing accounting, tax, bookkeeping, compliance, and business advisory services to individuals and businesses.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

Skills:
Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience