Introduction

We're looking for an apprentice to train as an Assistant Accountant. This isn't a single-task role, you'll get genuine breadth across accounts, tax, bookkeeping, payroll, and company secretarial work. We're looking for someone with some experience already, who wants responsibility and a clear path to owning a portfolio of clients themselves.

About the Employer

Thomas Emlyn Ltd is a specialist accountancy firm built exclusively around the construction industry. We work with ambitious, growing construction businesses, from £1m up to £20m+ turnover, helping them improve margins, control cash flow, and build the systems that let owners step back from the day-to-day and run their business.

We're not a generalist practice, we are experts in what we do. Our clients are ambitious, and we hold ourselves to the same standard internally. That includes investing in technology: we want to be at the forefront of how accountancy is delivered, not playing catch-up, and every member of the team brings curiosity about how new tools and automation can make our work sharper and more valuable to clients.

What You'll Do

Assist the Senior Manager in preparing year-end accounts and tax returns for our clients
Help ensure clients remain fully compliant with their statutory obligations
Support the Head of VFO (our bookkeeping department) to keep client bookkeeping data and records accurate and up to date
Assist with preparing and filing CIS returns and VAT returns, including construction-specific rules such as the domestic reverse charge
Be trained in running client payrolls, working alongside experienced team members
Progress towards independently managing payroll for a portfolio of clients
Carry out company secretarial tasks including Companies House filings for our clients
Assist in preparing management information (MI) that gives our clients real insight into how their business is performing, a core part of how we help owners make better decisions
Communicate directly with HMRC on behalf of clients, handling queries professionally and accurately
Build the confidence and client-facing communication skills needed to represent Thomas Emlyn well
Get hands-on with the cloud accounting and automation tools we use day to day, and help us spot where new technology can save time or add value for clients
Bring fresh ideas, we want everyone on the team, apprentices included, contributing to how we stay ahead of the curve

Training Outcome

This role is deliberately broad because we want to build you into a well-rounded accountant. Over time, and as you progress, you'll take on increasing ownership, moving from assisting with accounts, bookkeeping, payroll and CIS/VAT work to eventually being trusted to look after and take full responsibility for those areas on your own client accounts.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Number skills

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - 4/C or above
Desired - AAT - Level 2 - Pass

Course Information

Course: Assistant accountant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an additional day at college or for study. Start and finish times are flexible.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED

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