Apprentice Accountant

DescriptionApprentice Accountant
We are an accountancy firm and are looking for an apprentice staff
The role will provide the opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in accountancy to start their career
It will enable you to develop your accountancy and taxation knowledge and experience working within an accountancy practice.
You will work on accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT, and personal and corporate tax returns
As part of your role, you will also assist in some of the day-to-day functions that are essential to keeping the office running smoothly.
Apprentice Accountant Responsibilities will include:
* Bookkeeping in the office
* Answer the phone and perform admin duties.
* New client setups, including the preparation of client engagement letters and agent forms as instructed
* Doing bookkeeping and accounts preparation
* Preparation of VAT returns for review
* Preparation of accounts for review [includes unincorporated and incorporated clients]
* Preparation of personal, partnership, and company tax returns and computations for review
Apprentice Accountant Benefits:
* Working with experienced professionals and international clients.
* Free on-site parking
* Holiday paid
* Gym membership club
* Client referral and new employee incentives
Desired Skills
* Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, good written and verbal communication
* Ability to listen and understand the client's needs
* Good attention to detail
* Bookkeeping and Accountancy qualifications but not essential
* Strong IT / Microsoft Office [especially Excel] skills
* Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to challenge Able to work to deadlines - both externally and internally
* Confident and professional communicator, particularly on the telephone
* Good work ethic and understanding of appropriateness in the workplace
* Ability to plan and manage to change priorities
Qualifications
* GCSE English and Maths A*-C/4-9 or level 2 equivalents
* Bookkeeping and Accountancy qualification.
Future Prospects
After the candidate will go on to complete the accountancy qualification with a view to further professional qualifications
There is the opportunity to progress to a more senior level with the firm and a career in accountancy.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: £12,000.00-£18,000 per year
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate: Stoke On Trent - reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work [required]
Education: GCSE or equivalent [required]
Work Location: In person
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£18,000
ST4, Sideway, Stoke-on-Trent
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