Assistant Accountant Apprentice
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Company: SIMAS ACCOUNTING SERVICES LIMITED
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Location: Bedfordshire, MK44 3WJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,000.00 per year
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Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
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Ref: NAS-2000030023
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Application Deadline Date: 21/05/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Flexi time, with core hours of Monday - Friday, 11.00am - 3.30pm
Brief Description
Launch your future in accountancy with Simas Accounting & Tax, a well-respected and qualified firm of Chartered Accountants in Bedford. This Accountant Apprenticeship puts you at the heart of a growing practice, gaining real client experience, expert support and recognised qualifications.
Training to be Provided
- Attendance at Milton Keynes College Support from the employer for your learning, development and personal growth
Future Prospects
- Opportunity to progress onto further qualifications for the successful candidate, for example ATT, ICAEW or CIOT
Vacancy Detail
Key Responsibilities (with training and support):
- Assisting in the preparing of statutory accounts to draft stage, including corporation tax returns
- Assisting in the preparing of rental accounts to draft stage
- Assisting in the preparing of personal tax returns to draft stage
- Assisting in the preparing of VAT Returns to draft stage
- Assisting with processing purchase and sales invoices on behalf of clients
- Supporting accounts receivable activities
- Learning how to reconcile bank statements and transactions
- Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems
- Assisting with month end procedures
- Responding to finance queries with guidance from the team
- Using accounting software (Thomson Ruter’s Digita, Xero, Quickbooks, FreeAgent) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) for finance tasks
- Supporting the running of the office Duties will increase in responsibility as skills and confidence develop
Other Information
- Predicted grades will be accepted. However, any offers made will be conditional, pending actual grades
- As part of their Apprenticeship, the successful candidate will complete off the job training - dedicated learning that takes place during paid working hours and focuses on developing the skills and knowledge needed for the role. This includes structured activities such as workshops, online learning, shadowing, and practical training, ensuring they gain the full competence required to excel in the position while contributing effectively to the organisation
- This will be at Milton Keynes College. As such, a driving license and car would be of benefit immediately, or in the near future after commencement of the role
- The key dates are to be used as a guide only. Should the right candidate be found, this vacancy may close early