Junior Accounts Apprentice

As a trainee you will be expected to:

Provide support to more senior colleagues by producing work without the need for basic amendments, and to agreed timescales. Proactively develop technical accounting knowledge through a combination of workplace learning and formal tuition. Understand the BPR Heaton values and apply this to any work carried out.

Duties and responsibilities:

Accounts

Draft Financial Statements using IRIS accounting software for senior accountants to review and apply instructions given by senior staff. Prepare basic reconciliations seeking senior input as needed (VAT, Bank, PAYE, etc.) Prepare notes to assist the senior reviewing the draft financial statements and identifying unusual items that need to be brought to management’s attention. Work efficiently to a budget and be aware of hourly charges. Keep senior staff/management updated on the stage of jobs. Request feedback from senior staff reviewing your work to be proactive in self-development.

Audits

Assist with substantive audit testing and other audit work as instructed by colleagues and be able to work independently after receiving instruction. Ensure audit work is fully completed, seeking assistance from senior staff as required in order to address problems areas. Be able to communicate the purpose of specific audit testing with clients. Attend stocktakes with senior staff with the view of attending them unsupervised in the future. Interact with clients at their premises and through email/telephone. Provide support to the audit manager.

Taxation

Preparation of basic corporation tax returns and any other appropriate schedules. Understand add backs and basic principles of disallowed expenditure. Awareness of capital allowances in key areas. Prepare VAT returns based on information given from the client.

General requirements of the role

Attend meetings as appropriate. Filing of invoices, correspondence and other documents.

Training Outcome:
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress onto a professional accountancy / tax qualification at a higher level.

Employer Description:
Our team at UHY BPR Heaton in Leeds have been at the centre of advising and supporting a wide range of businesses and private clients in Leeds and the surrounding areas, for many years, in our mission to help our clients prosper. Located near the Leeds Bradford Airport in Yeadon, we offer a variety of services. Alongside a full suite of accountancy, audit and tax services, management accounts and outsourcing including cloud accounting and payroll services, our team members create value for our clients through individual specialisms, enabling us to provide a high quality and personalised service. We also provide special advisory services, estate planning and trusts as well as tax planning services and HMRC investigations. We have a great variety of clients in the Leeds and the wider Yorkshire area, and provide accountancy services for businesses, small and large, spanning multiple sectors.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Commercial awareness,Willingness to undertake AAT,Excel skills,IRIS/Sage/Xero knowledge,Punctual,Time management skills