Apprentice Bookkeeper

Introduction

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Apprentice Bookkeeper to join our well-established bookkeeping team.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in accountancy while gaining practical experience and working towards a recognised bookkeeping or accountancy qualification.

About the Employer

We are an established and dynamic firm of chartered accountants and business advisors with offices in central England and the Cotswolds. Since its founding in 2000, we have built a strong reputation, serving nearly 1,000 business leaders, Landed Estates, and High-Net-Worth individuals. The company's client-focused approach emphasises collaboration, delivering tailored services like Specialist Tax, Strategic Planning, and Compliance Support. Working with entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, and prominent clients, we combine the professionalism of a large organisation with the personalised service of a trusted advisor to help our clients achieve their goals.

What You'll Do

• Processing sales invoices, purchase invoices, expenses and bank transactions
• Maintaining accurate client bookkeeping records using Xero and other cloud accounting software
• Completing bank, credit card and control account reconciliations
• Using data-capture and bookkeeping applications effectively
• Identifying missing information and raising client queries
• Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns
• Maintaining clear supporting records and an appropriate audit trail
• Keeping client work organised and completing tasks within agreed deadlines
• Responding to review points and applying feedback to future work
• Supporting the bookkeeping and accounts teams as required

Training Outcome

Subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship and continued performance, there may be an opportunity to progress into a permanent bookkeeper position and undertake further accountancy qualifications.

Skills Required

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

Course Information

Course: Assistant accountant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: REED BUSINESS SCHOOL LIMITED