Job Duties:
Process accounts receivable/payable, VAT returns, management reports and bank reconciliations in Xero
Handle payroll, pensions, HMRC submissions (monthly and annual), tax codes and year- end accounts support
Maintain Companies House filings, manage staff expenses, credit cards and general financial administration
Support procurement, purchasing, PQQs, business accreditations and customer queries
Arrange travel, accommodation, mobile phone requirements and provide PA support to Directors
Oversee daily operations for Hull and Leeds offices, including facilities, supplies, repairs and landlord liaison
Manage pool car administration, insurance records, DBS checks, PPE, stationery and training arrangements
Assist with apprenticeships, careers fairs and general office coordination
Provide general assistance to staff and visitors. Also supporting hospitality for client meetings, including preparing drinks and arranging lunches when required
Training:Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3- AAT.
This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.
Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.
You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.
To pass this level you will need to study the following four units:
Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS)
Management Accounting Techniques (MATS)
Tax Processes for Business (TPFB)
Business Awareness (BUAW)
You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and discussion with supporting portfolio.
Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate time to off the job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.Training Outcome:
The role can develop to a Senior level and further qualification
Employer Description:Ridings Consulting Engineers Ltd is a specialised building service consultant. We are very keen supporting young people to develop within the business. More than 75 percent of our 23 employees have been trained through an apprenticeship scheme.Working Hours :Monday to Friday
Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
This is a great opportunity to work, learn and grow in a small and friendly accounts company. You will learn and understand the whole process of bookkeeping and accounts processing for different size companies. Word, Excel and Outlook are used extensively too.
As you gain more knowledge and experience, you will gain more responsibility.
Duties of the role after training will include:
Working in different software programs, including Xero and QuickBooks
Administration of client records
Keeping accounting records in good order
Administration of sales ledger
Administration of purchase ledger
Reconciling bank statements
Liaising with clients by phone and email
Organising paperwork into order
Data input using Excel spread sheets
General office duties : filing, photocopying, shredding
This list is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the business which are relevant to your role within the company to meet the overall business needs.Training:Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2:
The course is delivered on-line via a live classroom 1 day per week
On this programme you will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will you learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping, but you will also develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable you to put your knowledge into action
If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department this level is ideal for you
You don’t need any prior experience working in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. You do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn
You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancy related business skills and personal skills. You must successfully complete the following:
Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK)
Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC)
Principles of Costing (PCTN)
Business Environment (BESY)
Training Outcome:
Great prospects for progression to a full-time position for the right candidate and further AAT qualifications
Employer Description:Greenlight Accountancy is a forward-thinking accountancy practice providing bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and advisory services to small and medium-sized businesses. We combine technical expertise with a personal, approachable style and a strong focus on quality and accuracy. We offer a friendly, professional environment where an apprentice can gain practical experience and develop strong accounting skills by being supported thought the study.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, between 9.00am and 4.30pm with 30 minutes lunch.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Job Description:
Are you experienced in managing end-to-end hire-to-retire HR transactions within a global organisation, and with exposure to global mobility activities? We’d love to hear from you.
We’re recruiting a HR Assistant to join a client based in Edinburgh city centre on an initial 6-month temporary contract. The role offers a hybrid working model, with three days in the office and two days working from home.
Initial deadline: Wednesday 28th January at 9:30am
Skills/Experience:
Experience in HR operations or HR services within a global or multi-country environment
Knowledge of global mobility or international HR processes
Strong attention to detail and experience managing complex HR transactions
Understanding of risk, controls, and QA in an operational setting
Experience using HR systems (e.g. Workday) and handling sensitive data
Core Responsibilities:
Deliver end-to-end HR transactions, including complex and high-risk cases
Provide operational support for global mobility activities (relocations, international transfers, expatriate and inpatriate assignments)
Process and maintain accurate mobility-related data in HR systems (e.g. Workday)
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (Payroll, Tax, Immigration, vendors)
Support compliance with immigration, assignment governance, and cross-border employment requirements
Embed strong risk, control, and quality assurance standards
Perform QA checks, audits, and root-cause analysis
Drive continuous improvement and maintain clear process documentation
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16356
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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You will be responsible for managing Accountancy tasks, checking deadlines are met, chasing Clients for records, managing the Accountancy Team inbox, uploading files to Pixie CRM Client records and updating task spreadsheets.
You will prepare VAT Returns, prepare Sole Trader Accounts and preparation of Self Assessment Tax Returns and prepare Limited Company Accounts.
You must be able to work autonomously on your own initiative, with support from the team. The Accountancy team currently consists of a Client Manager ,Bookkeeper and Payroll Manager.
Our growth is because we think outside of the box and provide services differently to the traditional Accountant. If you are open minded, friendly and provide 5 Star Customer Service; You will be the perfect fit for the role.
Duties include:
Preparation of VAT Returns, Sole Trader Accounts & Limited Company Accounts
Emailing Clients to request records, ensuring Auto Emails sent and Emailing Clients to pay their VAT/SA/LTD tax
Ensuring Pixie and Task Spreadsheets are reconciled and updated
Dealing with incoming Client Records and logging + Returning records once dealt with
Managing the Admin & Accountancy Team inbox
Managing Accountancy Tasks, logging records, updating Task spreadsheets, chasing missing information and managing deadlines
Training:The Level 4 AAT apprenticeship standard includes 4 AAT exams, in addition to the Synoptic Assessment as part of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process.
The knowledge units will be delivered at the EMA training hub in Derby through day release.
Modules will include:
Applied Management Accounting
Internal Accounting Systems and Controls
Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements
Business Tax
Personal Tax
Attending the EMA hub in Derby city centre for classroom sessions delivered by specialist trainers. You will also be supported by a dedicated mentor through your portfolio of work and end point assessment.Training Outcome:
In return, the role provides flexibility and opportunities to the right candidate in addition to working in a friendly and fun environment
Employer Description:Are you looking for a challenging new role where you feel valued, appreciated, and can make a difference?
A well established and growing Accountancy Practice are seeking a Junior/Assistant Accountant to help to develop and grow its Accountancy offering. The role will include a mix of Administration, Accounts Preparation, Tax Return Preparation and VAT Return Preparation.
Established in 2016, our Derby office supports the needs of Law Firms across the Country by providing Outsourced Legal Cashiering services and has recently started to grow its Accountancy client base in the City through its Startup Support programme, networking events and working with the University of Derby.
Established in 2023, our Ripley office is growing quickly due to Community Engagement and working closely with the Town and Borough Council. We have plans to open hub offices such as in Belper and Alfreton in the near future.
Our Ripley office has quickly grown due to our Community Engagement programme, providing Workshops, Networking events, Training and more. We provide mentoring to Clients with a blended Compliance and Advisory offering. We have been finalists for Community Impact over the last few years in the Xero and East Midlands Chamber Awards.
We also provide specialist support to Law Firms migrating Software integrating with Xero and provide specialist Consultancy and training.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
As an Audit Associate, you will have the operational responsibility of providing clients with high quality audit services throughout the fieldwork stage of the audit in compliance with firm procedures and assisting in the evaluation of client internal controls.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Assisting the Audit team with the planning and administration of auditassignments
Performing audit tests in line with the firm's methodology to ensure client financial information is accurate
Accurately documenting the required information for sales and purchase invoices, bank statements, payroll records and other sources of data to conclude that transactions have been processed accurately
Drafting key client documents including engagement letters for manager review
Communicating progress to management, detailing when tasks fall behind planned budgets, and seeking additional tasks if budgets have been outperformed
Communicating, with assistance, with clients across a range of mediums, including email and in-person, to conclude on transactions which do not immediately meet expectations
Referencing client financial statements to ensure that sufficient and appropriate audit work has been performed in each audit section
Identifying areas for improvement in client systems and communicating these to management
Completion of the required level of study, including passing all exams, regularly updating apprenticeship learning journals, training files, etc.
Understanding the principles of cybersecurity and how to work safely online
Understanding the key role that the finance function plays for our clients and the principles of professional ethics and codes of conduct in a finance environment
Applying professional judgement, maintaining and applying a critical eye to transactions and trends within groups of transactions, for reasonableness
Completion of all necessary training outlined in the firmwide training plan
Training:
The successful applicant will train with First Intuition. Undergoing a level 7 ICAEW Professional Apprenticeship
Depending on the successful applicant, the role can either begin in June or September
You will participate in a structured ICAEW apprenticeship in pursuit of the ACA qualification at level 7. The qualification blends classroom and online learning with on-the-job practical work experience and is a highly respected, globally recognised professional qualification leading to Chartered Accountant status
Training Outcome:Parsons offers a clear career pathway for apprentices with a role map and competency frameworks outlining the required skills, behaviours and capabilities expected at each stage of your career. Those joining at Level 7 will begin their career as an Audit Associate, with the opportunity to progress to Audit Semi-Senior as you progress through your qualification and performance criteria are met.
As you become more experienced and autonomous in your work, you will assist in supporting and developing less experienced colleagues through their studies and day-to-day responsibilities. Promotion to Audit Senior is achievable around the point of ACA qualification.
Qualified colleagues in due course may be promoted to a managerial position, such as an Audit Assistant Manager, and beyond this, further progression is available into team management and leadership roles where appropriate.Employer Description:Parsons provides an array of accountancy services to local and international clients. We serve clients ranging from small owner-managed businesses to large corporations across multiple service lines including audit, statutory accounts preparation, tax compliance and advisory, and corporate finance. Our priorities are to provide business owners peace of mind that their finances are legally compliant, and to provide additional value to help our clients achieve both business and individual financial objectives. The firm is built upon our four corporate values – ambition, clarity, positivity and trust.
Team overview
Audit comprises a growing team of 13 relationship-driven professionals who solve problems on a daily basis to add value to our clients. In recent years the Audit team has rapidly expanded to support over 40 clients and over £600,000 of annualised fees. The team provides assurance services which are vital to our client base – ensuring their business controls are operating appropriately and other providers of finance with confidence as to the accuracy of the financial statements. The Audit team services clients that turnover between £10m and £130m across a variety of sectors. The vast majority of our clients are statutory audits in the private sector with a small number of pension scheme, charity and academic audits, providing a full array of services clients.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Patience,Enthusiasm,Strong interpersonal skills,Positive,Honesty,Commitment to Self - Improving....Read more...
As an Audit Associate, you will have the operational responsibility of providing clients with high quality audit services throughout the fieldwork stage of the audit in compliance with firm procedures and assisting in the evaluation of client internal controls.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Assisting the Audit team with the planning and administration of audit assignments
Performing audit tests in line with firm methodology to ensure client financial information is accurate
Accurately documenting the required information for sales and purchase invoices, bank statements, payroll records and other sources of data to conclude that transactions have been processed accurately
Drafting key client documents including engagement letters for manager review
Communicating progress to management, detailing when tasks fall behind planned budgets, and seeking additional tasks if budgets have been outperformed
Communicating, with assistance, with clients across a range of mediums including email and in-person to conclude on transactions which do not immediately meet expectation
Referencing client financial statements to ensure that sufficient and appropriate audit work has been performed in each audit section
Identifying areas for improvement in client systems and communicating these to management
Completion of the required level of study, including passing all exams, regularly updating apprenticeship learning journals, training files, etc.
Understanding the principles of cybersecurity and how to work safely online
Understanding the key role that the finance function plays for our clients and the principles of professional ethics and codes of conduct in a finance environment
Applying professional judgement, maintaining and applying a critical eye to transactions and trends within groups of transactions, for reasonableness
Completion of all necessary training outlined in the firmwide training plan
You will develop a broad range of technical skills, beginning with the fundamentals of audit testing, UK GAAP and ISAs. As you progress, you will move on to identifying common issues in client accounting, independently completing straightforward audit sections such as detailed testing and lead schedules.
You will build on your existing written and verbal communication skills, becoming more confident in managing professional relationships with colleagues and clients. You will gain experience using a variety of finance and IT systems. Over time, you will apply your technical knowledge to client work, explaining audit requests to the client independently and clearly, and considering the necessary remedy to common issues identified in client accounting.
You will also build on your team skills, in time helping other colleagues to develop by sharing your learning and experience. Ultimately, this role will provide a strong foundation for a successful career in audit.Training:
The successful applicant will train with First Intuition Leeds Limited, undergoing a level 3 AAT qualification
Depending on the successful applicant, the role can either begin in June or September
Training Outcome:
Parsons offers a clear career pathway for apprentices with a role map and competency frameworks outlining the required skills, behaviours and capabilities expected at each stage of your career
Those joining at Level 3 will begin their career as an Audit Associate, with the opportunity to progress to Audit Semi-Senior as further qualifications are achieved and performance criteria are met
As you become more experienced and autonomous in your work, you will assist in supporting and developing less experienced colleagues through their studies and day-to-day responsibilities
Promotion to Audit Senior is achievable around the point of ACA qualification
Qualified colleagues in due course may be promoted to a managerial position, such as an Audit Assistant Manager, and beyond this, further progression is available into team management and leadership roles where appropriate
Employer Description:Parsons provides an array of accountancy services to local and international clients. We serve clients ranging from small owner-managed businesses to large corporations across multiple service lines including audit, statutory accounts preparation, tax compliance and advisory, and corporate finance. Our priorities are to provide business owners peace of mind that their finances are legally compliant, and to provide additional value to help our clients achieve both business and individual financial objectives. The firm is built upon our four corporate values – ambition, clarity, positivity and trust.
Team overview
Audit comprises a growing team of 13 relationship-driven professionals who solve problems on a daily basis to add value to our clients. In recent years the Audit team has rapidly expanded to support over 40 clients and over £600,000 of annualised fees. The team provides assurance services which are vital to our client base – ensuring their business controls are operating appropriately and other providers of finance with confidence as to the accuracy of the financial statements. The Audit team services clients that turnover between £10m and £130m across a variety of sectors. The vast majority of our clients are statutory audits in the private sector with a small number of pension scheme, charity and academic audits, providing a full array of services clients.Working Hours :Monday- Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Open and honest,Self-motivated,Flexible and proactive,Customer focused,Able to make decisions,Able to use initiative,Able to work under pressure,Able to work to deadlines,Confident communicator,Strong interpersonal skills,Committed to the qualification,Microsoft Office skills,Enthusiasm,Commitment to Self - Improving....Read more...
