Apprentice Accountant at Almo Financials in Huddersfield

The successful candidate will be undertaking:

Processing receipts, sales invoices and payments Maintaining financial records which accurately record the business’ incoming and outgoing finances Completing VAT return forms, once trained Ensuring that accounts are accurately monitored and recorded Dealing with a company’s payroll by processing wages and employee expense claims Preparing profit and loss accounts sheets, once trained Preparing balance sheets Answering the telephone Reading/sending emails to clients Minuting meetings/ photocopying/ filing and other administrative duties, ranging from filing, scanning, data entry, typing document and raising invoices. Working as part of a team in a customer facing role; working within a multi discipline team and where necessary supporting senior management. Be able to work under own initiative and having the ability and willingness to acquire job related knowledge through self-development and by learning from others Providing excellent customer services to our clients, through incoming and outgoing calls, emails and face-to-face meetings Exposure to a wide variety of software packages, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook & Word Exposure to internal software packages Identifying customer needs and responding to them quickly and efficiently Demonstrate flexibility in order to meet Company needs . Can demonstrate excellent communication skills with a range of people including customers, managers, and team members To ensure and maintain confidentiality within the working environment at all times.

The Apprenticeship Training Programme forms part of your duties as well as helping your personal and professional development; the requirements to complete the programme are as follows:

Attend and be punctual for all induction, work-based training/support sessions and AAT lessons Complete all required assignments, build up your portfolio of evidence on-going. Access support from your tutor/assessor, manager and other college staff and attend mentoring sessions

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which is relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.

Training:

The Accounting/Finance Apprenticeship Level 2 Standard will require the candidate to demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours during their apprenticeship:

Knowledge Accounting Systems & Processes General Business Understanding Your Organisation Basic Accounting Ethical Standards Attention to Detail Communication Uses Systems and Processes Personal Effectiveness Behaviour Personal Development Team Work Customer Focus Professionalism

In addition to the above, as part of the apprenticeship standard the candidate will undertake and achieve the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Level 2 Certificate and this will be delivered at Kirklees College.

The AAT L2 Certificate qualification covers the following:

• Bookkeeping Transactions
• Bookkeeping Controls
• Elements of Costing
• Using Accounting Software
• Work effectively in Finance

Online exams taken.

You will be required to attend Kirklees College in Huddersfield one day as part of your apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence Potential for full time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work

Employer Description:
Almo Accountants is a firm of Chartered Certified accountants located on Leeds Road in Huddersfield and has been established since 2010 by a group of accountants and tax experts with a focus to providing advisory/accountancy services to both personal and business clients. Our friendly expert Accountants and Tax Professionals have experience in several industries sectors and have provided valuable advice which made our clients’ businesses successful. We differentiate ourselves from the rest as being friendly and reachable at all times. Your success is our success. We consider every client as distinct and tailor our service to meet its particular needs. We are well equipped with qualified and experienced staffs who command up-to- date knowledge to provide you with all the services required to support your business throughout its lifecycle. We can handle every step of the process for you; from keeping the books of accounts through to preparing the accounts.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday- 10 am start- Times can be flexible - Every 2 weeks you will work with our bookkeeper on a Saturday morning but time off will be provided.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Excellent attendance,Excellent timekeeping