We are seeking a Trainee Accountant to join the team at Spotlight. Starting in a junior role, this position offers a clear pathway towards becoming a fully qualified Chartered Accountant with the potential to manage your own portfolio of clients.
Within the first 12 months, you will be involved in:
Preparing accounts from incomplete records
Producing year-end working papers for review
Carrying out bookkeeping for both clients and the firmPreparing VAT returns
Assisting with basic payroll preparation
Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:On successful completion of the Level 2 Finance Assistant apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress into a full-time position.Employer Description:Spotlight Accounting in Shropshire serves small and medium-sized businesses right across the UK. Our mission is to help every business reach its full potential, whether you’re trading as a sole trader, a limited company or a partnership. Our friendly team have heaps of accounting and Xero expertise, while our pre-agreed monthly fees provide added peace of mind.Working Hours :Hours will initially be 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, then, once established, we offer flexible working patterns that can be arranged.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Entering client information onto the in-house accounting system using both manual and computerised data
Preparing working papers to support financial statements
Preparing fixed asset registers
Preparing summaries of debtors, creditors, pre-payments and accruals
Preparing VAT reconciliations
Posting accounts to the system
Preparing bank reconciliations
Posting financial information onto the in-house accounting software
Preparing draft Personal Tax Returns
Preparing draft Company Corporation Tax Returns
Filing Self-Assessment tax returns, VAT returns and Company Annual Returns online
Full training and support will be provided in all areas
Training Outcome:This role is a route to a Charted Accountant (Level 7 Qualification) over 5 years. Your earning will significantly rise with each level you progress through. This is a highly desirable sought after qualification, with high earning potential in any business or practice environment.Employer Description:We are a leading professional services firm specialising in audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services. Our firm prides itself on delivering exceptional service to a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from small enterprises to multinational corporations. We are currently seeking a Accounts Trainee to join our accounts team to study and progress through the AAT / ACCA / ACA qualification.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.15pmSkills: 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,Patience....Read more...
Your training will be fully funded, and generous study leave is provided. While studying you will be supported by encouraging and approachable team members, most of whom will have been through studies themselves.
As part of our apprenticeship programme, you will also be joining our other trainees undertaking internship, student placement and graduate trainee roles and learning alongside them. We are a very social firm, value good relationships and encourage participation in the numerous sports, social and fundraising events organised by Social Club and through?AABIE.
Some of the key responsibilities you can expect to learn and take on during the role include:
Preparing working papers to assist in the production of accounts for sole traders and small limited companies
Drafting basic personal and corporate tax returns
Supporting fieldwork, which may involve visiting client premises
Gaining experience with various accounting software packages
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)
Training Outcome:
We are also delighted to offer Graduate Apprenticeships and through this programme, and students following this path will be able to work towards a university degree and either ICAS or ACCA
Employer Description:AAB exists to help clients overcome barriers, achieve their goals and reach their full potential.AAB deliver Audit, Accounting, Tax, Payroll, HR and Advisory Solutions globally from their offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland and internationally.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
