Apprentice Accounts Assistant
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Company: TaxAssist Accountants
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Location: Lincoln, LN2 4JA
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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-2000030582
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Application Deadline Date: 22/05/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.15pm (half-hour lunch). Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pm (half-hour lunch).
Brief Description
We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic Apprentice Accounts Assistant to join our team. This is a role that offers variety and interest in a rapidly developing office environment. Our small, friendly team are part of a forward-thinking business, embracing technology while still offering a personal service to support our clients.
Training to be Provided
- The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in AAT.
- The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course.
- This is a Day Release programme, which means you will attend
Lincoln College, one day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours.
Future Prospects
There is the opportunity for the role to develop with experience and for the individual to progress and grow with the business, supported by our in-house training programme. We are looking to make this a permanent role for the right candidate.
Vacancy Detail
Duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- Cloud bookkeeping and bank reconciliations using AI and software.
- Manage, organise and update relevant data using database applications.
- Completing and analysing VAT returns for review by Accounts Manager.
- Completing Self Assessment tax returns for review by Account Manager.
- Assisting in the preparation of sole trader accounts.
- Dealing with client queries and assisting clients to provide an excellent client experience, demonstrating key values around integrity and empathy.
Candidate Requirements:
Must have a positive and friendly 'can do' attitude and be able to work independently with appropriate support. Should be proactive, motivated and willing to learn, with a problem-solving attitude. Confident in engaging with clients, face to face and over the phone, to build a rapport and offer solutions and direction.
Other Information
This is an office-based role dealing with clients and potential clients face-to-face, good communication skills are necessary. The business is an essential service and remained open during the lockdowns and will continue to do so.