Accounts Assistant Apprentice

The level of responsibility in this role depends upon the experience of the successful applicant. The successful applicant will be fully trained to complete the following duties: 

Completion of annual returns Completion of dormant company accounts Booking in client's records to ensure that no information is missing Listing and analysis of client's bank accounts, invoices, receipts and other records ready to produce accounts  Bookkeeping on behalf of clients, sometimes on their premises Completion of bank reconciliations Completion of Sales and purchase ledger controls Completion of vat and PAYE control accounts Posting from working papers to produce a trial balance Ensuring that all notes on the client accounts are complete Ensuring that money laundering regulations are observed A commitment to ongoing training, particularly in tax Assisting manager and senior accounts staff on completion of accounts Assisting clients with their queries Deputising for the administrator during times of holiday and sickness 

Training:
Accounts / Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard Following enrolment, learners engage in a blended programme of training and support that will include attendance at group training sessions, self-directed learning, email and face-to-face support from their trainer/assessor where you will be working towards the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting as well as a programme of training devised by the employer Functional Skills in mathematics and English These provide practical skills to help gain the most out of work, education and everyday life and are assessed by the completion of written and online tests

Training Outcome:

It is hoped that the successful applicant will continue to work on a full-time basis with KEW Accountants following completion of the apprenticeship (this will be dependent upon performance throughout the duration of the apprenticeship programme)

If it transpires that continued employment with KEW Accountants is not the preferred option, the training, experience and qualifications gained throughout the apprenticeship will stand the apprentice in very good stead to gain future employment.

Employer Description:
Based in Telford, Shropshire but with clients all over the UK, KEW was formed in 2014 by Karen Whitehead FCCA, CTA after a career with a large Shropshire practice. Karen’s team comprise qualified Accountants and Accounting Technicians, who are able to cater for the accounting needs of individuals, right through to small and medium sized businesses.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours per day between 8.30am - 5.30pm. Total hours per week: 37.50

Skills:
IT skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills