Accountancy Practice Apprentice

Bookkeeping and Data Entry

Recording day-to-day financial transactions Posting journals to the general ledger Bank reconciliations Updating sales and purchase ledgers

Accounts Preparation

Assisting in the preparation of:

Year end Accounts for Companies, Self employed or rental accounts Accounts can be prepared from manual records or software All aspects of file preparation and analysis Supporting senior team members with the client accounting services offered

Tax and Compliance

Preparing VAT returns Assisting with payroll calculations and submissions Gathering information for tax returns (e.g. personal, corporation tax) Supporting compliance checks and audits

Administrative and Support Duties

Organising client files and financial documents Assisting with client onboarding Managing emails, correspondence, and appointments

Communication and Client Interaction

Contacting clients for missing information Assisting in client meetings (note-taking, follow-ups) Answering basic client queries under supervision

Training:

The successful candidate will be required to attend weekday courses, once a week, at First Intuition to study towards their AAT Level 2 qualification as well as mentoring towards the Level 2 Apprenticeship knowledge, skills, and behaviours

Training Outcome:
Possible progression to a higher-level apprenticeship upon successful completion of the Level 2 apprenticeship

Employer Description:
We are a local Essex based firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors , looking for a confident and intelligent apprentice whom we can invest in to develop a successful career in accounting. We are looking for an ambitious apprentice whom we can foster and grow to be a long-term valued member of our team. This role will be covering all aspects of client accounting, including for example accounts preparation and tax. This will involve client interaction, so communication skills are key. We are a small accounting practice but have a great reputation and the successful apprentice will gain valuable experience from a range of clients across a wide spectrum of services. The successful candidate will therefore learn a lot from being a member of our team.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am- 5.30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Ambitious