Accountant Apprenticeship

Introduction

Join our friendly and growing accountancy practice as a Level 2 Accounts or Finance Apprentice. You will gain hands-on experience supporting clients with bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll while working towards your qualification. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career in accountancy with full training and support.

About the Employer

Penny Processors Accountants covers a wide array of aspects within accounting including Bookkeeping, Business Startups, Self-Assessment, VAT returns, Payroll, Corporation Tax, Year-end accounts for Ltd or Sole trader companies and also CIS.

What You'll Do

• Assisting with bookkeeping for a variety of clients
• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Reconciling bank accounts and credit card statements
• Preparing VAT returns under supervision
• Assisting with payroll processing and pension administration
• Using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and Auto Entry
• Organising and maintaining client records and financial documents
• Answering telephone calls and dealing with client enquiries professionally
• Supporting the preparation of year-end accounts and tax returns
• General office administration and filing
• Learning and following accounting procedures and HMRC requirements
• Working towards a Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship qualification with full support and training

Training Outcome

Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent position within our accountancy practice.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress onto a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship.

There will be ongoing training and support to continue professional qualifications, such as AAT.

As experience develops, responsibilities will increase to include bookkeeping, VAT returns, payroll, accounts preparation and supporting clients directly.

We are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career in accountancy and grow with our business.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Course Information

Course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm

Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months

Training Provider: SOLVEWAY LIMITED