As a Trainee Accountant your main responsibilities will include:
Assist seniors and managers on accounting or administrative tasks
Carry out bookkeeping tasks, including double-entry bookkeeping
Prepare a small company, partnership or sole-trader accounts file to a high degree of accuracy
Basic tax computations and returns
Utilise accounting software
Communicate with the team on any issues or findings
Develop and apply technical knowledge gained from studies and on the job experience
Maintain a professional working relationship with both clients and colleagues
Training:1 day a week day release at either Chichester College Group sites or online training if appropriate.Training Outcome:AAT Level 4 Apprenticeship.Employer Description:Humphrey & Co work with all types of businesses from sole traders to large corporations. The firm currently has 10 partners and 92 staff all of whom have a variety of accounting qualifications to include the AAT.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 5.30pm, with 1 hour for lunch. 38.75 hours per week.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...
Processing purchase invoices and maintaining the purchase ledger
Raising sales invoices and monitoring the sales ledger, including chasing outstanding payments
Entering and coding transactions onto accounting software - Xero
Reconciling bank statements, supplier statements and cash records
Assisting with payroll processing and RTI submissions under supervision
Helping prepare VAT returns and supporting schedules
Checking calculations and figures to make sure records and payments are accurate
Scanning, filing and organising financial records and correspondence
Responding to routine client queries by email and telephone
Supporting month-end and year-end procedures, including accruals and prepayments
Assisting with the preparation of accounts for review by senior colleagues
Completing AAT coursework and attending training sessions as part of the apprenticeship
Training:Training will be delivered by National Upskill. The apprentice will be based at our office in Leigh, Greater Manchester for the majority of the week, learning on the job alongside experienced colleagues.
Off-the-job training will be delivered remotely through online sessions with a dedicated tutor, with one day per week set aside for study and coursework. There is no requirement to travel to a college campus.
The apprentice will also receive regular one-to-one reviews with their tutor and workplace mentor to track progress towards the AAT qualification and the apprenticeship standard.Training Outcome:On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity for a permanent position within the practice as an Accounts Assistant, taking on greater responsibility for a portfolio of clients.
From there, progression can continue into an AAT Level 3 or Level 4 apprenticeship, leading to full AAT membership (MAAT). Many of our clients' finance teams are staffed by people who started exactly this way.
Longer term, AAT qualification provides exemptions towards chartered study with ACCA, ICAEW or CIMA, opening routes into roles such as Semi-Senior Accountant, Practice Accountant, Management Accountant or Payroll Manager. There is also scope to specialise in areas such as VAT and payroll.Employer Description:Crown Payroll Services is a general practice firm of accountants based in Leigh, Greater Manchester. We provide accounting, bookkeeping, payroll and tax services to small and medium-sized businesses across the UK and internationally.
We are a small, close-knit team, which means our apprentice will work directly alongside experienced colleagues from day one rather than being one of many in a large department. You will see how a full range of client work fits together, from day-to-day bookkeeping through to year-end accounts, and gain exposure to a genuinely varied client base.
We are committed to developing our people. We already support a trainee within the team, and we take training seriously - you will be given the time, supervision and encouragement to succeed in your qualification alongside your work.Working Hours :Variable but will be Wednesday - Friday, for 18-21 hours per week.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Enthusiastic for role....Read more...
Overall purpose of the post:
The successful candidate will join the central finance team for the Trust. As part of this role you will also provide support and advice to individual schools within the Trust. As a trainee you will get an opportunity to experience first-hand how both schools, and central finance operates, and what is the driving force behind it.
You will be supported to do your accountancy qualification, and receive support, training and challenging assignments.
Responsibilities:
Undertaking monthly tasks as part of the month end process to ensure that internal management reporting deadlines are met
Preparation of monthly accruals
Completion of account reconciliations
Provision of central finance support to finance teams within schools
Provision of ad hoc financial information
Analysis and reporting to assist with some annual reporting processes, such as the creation of the Annual Financial Statements, and the AAR
General:
Contribute to the overall ethos / work / aims of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Treat all users of the school with courtesy and consideration
Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities
Any other tasks commensurate with the role and as by directed by the Executive Headteacher or Head of School
Training:Accounting and Taxation Professional Level 7 - ACCA The gold standard in Accountancy Apprenticeships.
This programme enables individuals to become fully qualified in a profession which is globally recognised and respected in areas of accountancy, taxation, finance and business. ACCA is ideal if you’re looking to progress your career and become a chartered accountant, or work in an accountancy, audit or tax firm.
ACCA consists of three levels, Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills, and Strategic Professional, and you’ll need to complete relevant work experience at some point before you can qualify. ACCA qualification is made up of three levels:
Applied Knowledge helps you understand the role of accounting in the business environment, and develop the practical skills and techniques expected of an accountant working in business. You can complete Applied Knowledge in six to 12 months.
Applied Skills encourages you to develop a broad understanding of the role of accounting in business and how to interpret financial information.By studying Strategic Professional, you'll learn advanced techniques, skills,and the professional ethics required of an accountant or consultant operatingat a senior level.Training Outcome:
Opportunity for growth and progression for the right candidate
Employer Description:Cockburn Multi-academy Trust comprises of six schools; three secondary, two primary and one infant school. The Trust is medium sized and all our school are located within the south Leeds area.Working Hours :Monday - Friday (Times to be confirmed).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
THE FIRST YEAR
You will start by learning the basics through an online bookkeeping course including the difference between credits and debits, sales and purchase, when VAT applies and lots more.
You will be assigned a Buddy who will be on hand to answer any questions and provide on-the-job training to support your academic learning.
You will have a personal development plan in place from Day One, providing step by step guidance on what’s needed to progress to the next level in your career journey.
You will learn how to use a variety of different accounting software systems including Sage, QuickBooks and Xero.
You will learn how to prepare draft working papers to support the preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and small limited companies.
You will often work onsite at clients’ to assist with audit fieldwork supporting the rest of the audit team to ensure deadlines are met.
You will build relationships with clients through communicating with them regularly by requesting information along with answering queries.
YEARS TWO AND THREE
By the start of your second year, you’ll get more involved in the audits, taking a lead in some of the fieldwork.
You will work closely with other departments within the Firm on tax, payroll and bookkeeping matters.
You will have the opportunity to sit in client meetings so you can understand how your work is vital to their business.
You will become a Buddy to a new trainee to further your development.
Training:
An AAT apprenticeship is typically a three year programme, combining study with practical, on the job training and we’ll give you all the support you need to realise your full potential. At the end of the course you will be a qualified Management Accountant.
We use Starting Off as our training provider who provide weekly webinars for the course. Meeting tooms in the office are booked whilst you are attending the webinar.
The majority of our team then go onto a Level 7 qualification to become a fully qualified chartered accountant.
We provide generous study support including fully paid study leave as well as the course materials and exam entry fees.
There is still an element of study at home, as there is with any course.
Training Outcome:The majority of our team go onto a Level 7 qualification to become a fully qualified chartered accountant.
Some of our trainees have progressed all the way to Partner - there's plenty of opportunities at Moore if you wish to take them.Employer Description:Moore is a fast-growing, top 10 accounting and advisory network, with offices throughout the UK and members across the globe. In the East Midlands firm, we have offices in Corby, Northampton and Peterborough.
We offer a complete solution for businesses and individuals. As well as the usual services of accounts, tax advice and audits we also offer a complete payroll service, strategic business planning, corporate finance, inheritance tax planning and much more.Working Hours :Monday to Friday for 7.5 hours per day with a 30 minute lunch break.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,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
To act as a trainee accountant in the Business Services Team, working with a wide range of Financial Services organisations
Carry out all accounting work, in compliance with the firm’s and statutory procedures
Prepare accounts, including consolidated accounts, from both manual and computerised accounting records
Provide general accounting services and assistance to clients in the preparation of accounts, for example, preparing working papers
Keep Seniors, Managers and Partners informed of the progress of the team’s jobs
Budget for your time and keep costs within budget wherever possible
Training:
Following the completion of AAT Level 3, you can then move on to study towards the AAT Level 4 qualification
Training schedule has yet to be agreed, details will be made available at a later date
Training Outcome:
When your training ends, we will continue to help you develop, providing the same opportunities and challenges given to all Buzzacott team members. Continued career progression is supported with a view for further study towards the ACCA after completion of the AAT
As we are all in the same office, you will get to know everybody in the Firm and have the opportunity to shine from day one
Employer Description:At Buzzacott, we describe ourselves as friendly and professional. We all work together under one roof, as the largest single-office accountancy firm in the UK, giving you the opportunity to collaborate, build relationships and shine from day one.Working Hours :Monday - Friday between 9.15am - 5.15pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
