Bookkeeping & Accounts Apprentice

THE FIRST YEAR

• You’ll start by learning the basics through an online bookkeeping course including the difference between debits and credits, sales and purchase, basic VAT rules and lots more
• You will be assigned a Buddy who will be on hand to answer any questions and provide on-thejob training to support your academic learning
• You’ll have a personal development plan in place from Day One, providing step by step guidance on what’s needed to progress to the next level in your career journey
• You’ll learn how to use a variety of different accounting software systems including Sage, QuickBooks and Xero

YEARS TWO AND THREE

• Provide accounting software support to their varied client base
• Process a range of financial information for clients, from their bank statements, suppliers and customers invoices
• Work closely with other departments within the Firm including tax, payroll and accounts
• Build relationships with clients through communicating with them regularly by requesting information along with answering queries
• You’ll learn how to prepare VAT returns ensuring they are filed accurately and on time
• Learn how to draft a set of year-end accounts and have the opportunity to sit in client meetings so you can understand how your work is vital to their business
• Have the opportunity to work off-site on clients’ premises, setting up their accounting systems including entering customers and suppliers’ details, opening balances (vital for the start of each year), year-end returns and VAT returns

Person specification:

You will need at least 5 GCSEs grade 4-9 with a 6 or above in English Language and Maths (or equivalent), you will need to be aware of their deadlines and make sure they are met. Have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will need to be adaptable and flexible in your approach with the clients. Previous experience of providing excellent customer service and the ability to demonstrate great communication skills is a definite plus.