AAT or ACCA Accountant Apprentice
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Company: Power Thompson
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Location: LE2 3AN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
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Ref: NAS-2000023756
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Application Deadline Date: 31/05/2026
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Start Date: 01/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Brief Description
We are looking for an accounting apprentice to join us and learn the basics of accounting. You will work closely with our team and assist them with tasks such as bookkeeping, preparing invoices, reconciling and preparing financial statements. You will also study for a professional qualification, either AAT or ACCA, while working with us.
Future Prospects
Apprentices usually progress through AAT and then move on to study ACCA, progressing to roles such as Accounts Assistant and more senior positions
Vacancy Detail
Part of your role will involve assisting in the day-to-day financial activities. These will include, but are not limited to, preparation of year-end financial accounts and tax returns, monthly or quarterly VAT returns, management accounts and other data entry support for clients.
Responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with financial and management accounts preparation for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
- Assisting with managing client expectations and deadlines
- Assisting with the preparation of personal and business tax returns
- Carrying out bookkeeping activities, including journal postings and ledger reconciliations
- Processing client records accurately using Xero, and other accountancy software such as CCH
- Preparation of VAT returns and management accounts
- Assisting with general administrative duties, including meeting and greeting clients, filing, answering the telephone and supporting the team to meet deadlines as required