Summary
Launch Your Accounting Career with Our Award-Winning Tax Team! We're not your typical accounting firm! Ultra Tax is a vibrant, friendly team that's shaking up the accounting world with our "Tax Team of the Year 2024/25" award. We work with a wide range of clients including Ltd companies, landlords, contractors, & even social media influencers!
Wage
£10,649.60 a year
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm (college day Thursday) Friday: 9am - 1pm
32 hours a week
Possible start date
Thursday 27 March
Duration
1 year 3 months
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
What you'll be learning & doing:
* Assisting with financial data entry and basic bookkeeping
* Working with sales and purchase ledgers
* Supporting the team with routine accounting duties
* Learning to use industry-standard accounting software
* Helping with calculations and payment records
* Contributing to maintaining accurate financial records
* Developing client communication skills.
Supporting various services including:
* Assistance with Regulatory Financial Requirements
* Assistance with Financial Accounts
* VAT Return Preparation
* Bookkeeping
* Assistance with Preparation of Tax Computations
Where you’ll work
The Old Brewery
Castle Eden
Hartlepool
TS27 4SU
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
EAST DURHAM COLLEGE
Your training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
* Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
* Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
* Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
* Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
* Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
* Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
* Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
* Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
* Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
* Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
* Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
* Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
* Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
* Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
* Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
* Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
* Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
* Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
* Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Your training plan
By completing this apprenticeship you will recieve;
* Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard.
* AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
This will be delivered once a week in college.
More training information
Who We Are:
We're not your typical accounting firm! Ultra Tax Ltd is a vibrant, friendly team that's shaking up the accounting world with our "Tax Team of the Year 2024/25" award. We provide comprehensive accounting and tax services to a diverse client base including entrepreneurs, limited companies, landlords, contractors, and even social media influencers! We believe in nurturing fresh talent while having fun along the way.
What makes us special:
* Award-winning tax team with a personal touch
* Industry-standard accounting software
* Transparent, fixed-rate pricing
* Dedicated accountant system
* Unlimited client consultations
* Comprehensive online tax calculators
* Year-round proactive financial monitoring
* Growing knowledge base through our tax blog
Your development:
* Fully funded AAT Level 3 apprenticeship
* Hands-on experience with real clients
* Dedicated mentor support
* Opportunity to grow with an award-winning firm
* Access to industry-standard accounting software training
* Experience with diverse client base
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 / C and above)
* Maths (grade 4 / C and above)
Other in:
* AAT (grade Pass)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Team working
* Initiative