Summary
Accounts preparation and audit work under supervision. Bookkeeping for clients. Planning and preparation for audit and accounting assignments under supervision from manager or partner. Liaising with clients. Study to complete ACCA professional examinations. Answering telephone and helping to deal with client enquiries. Other duties as required.
Wage
£22,000 a year
Salary around £22k, depending on experience
Training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, you may be able to work flexibly around this. We have a busy time of year, from May to September, when there is a lot of work to be done. You may therefore do extra hours and then take time off later.
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Wednesday 30 April
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
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
Accounts
• Accounts preparation under supervision by manager
• Demonstrate and apply an enthusiasm to completing work to a high standard, in accordance with expectations set by senior staff.
• Prepare notes to assist those who review your work.
• Make full use of the resources and people available to find answers to queries before handing work on to the reviewer
• Keep more senior members of staff updated on the stage of completion of work.
• Discussing basic queries with the client and requesting records or missing information to reduce manager time.
• Competently dealing with HMRC, Companies House and other bodies over the phone on behalf of clients under supervision.
• Drafting correspondence ready to be sent out to clients
• Dealing with clients on the phone answering basic questions.
Management accounts and bookkeeping
• Bookkeeping for clients
• Completion of draft management accounts and identifying areas of concern for the client.
• Ability to interact with clients and obtain information necessary for the drafting of management accounts.
• Able to follow standard monthly process, working efficiently and in accordance with instructions from the manager.
• Take responsibility for regular jobs and for finishing work that may come back to you following review or client clarifications.
Audits
• Set up the audit file in the prescribed Slade and Cooper format
• Assistance with substantive audit testing and other audit work as in structed by more senior colleagues. Able to work independently after receiving instruction.
• Ensure work is completed to the fullest extent, seeking assistance from senior staff as appropriate in order to address problem areas and subsequently draw and sign off on valid conclusions.
• Able to communicate the purpose of specific audit testing with clients.
• Timely completion of write-ups relating to tests carried out.
• Ability to interact with clients and client staff at their premises.
• Ability to work as part of the audit team and provide support to manager/supervisor leading the audit.
Taxation
• Preparation of basic corporation tax returns and associated schedules
• Preparation of straightforward personal tax returns
• Ability to explain income tax liabilities
• Drafting correspondence to clients and showing an ability to explain annual income tax liabilities and due dates for payment.
• Dealing with HMRC on the telephone to discuss basic tax matters under supervision.
Other duties
• Training and assisting clients with software and accounting systems.
• Study to complete ACCA professional examinations.
• Take responsibility for completing your ACCA Practical Experience Record.
• Complete any other duties as required.
Things to consider
• Third sector experience
• A substantial proportion of our work takes place at our client’s offices, rather than our own, so you will need to be prepared to commute to various locations while working with our clients.
• We have a very busy audit season between May and September each year so there is often additional pressure during these months.
• Share the visions and values of Slade and Cooper
Where you’ll work
Slade & Cooper Limited Beehive Mill Jersey Street Ancoats Manchester
M4 6JG
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
FIRST INTUITION LIMITED
Your training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Equal to master’s degree
Course contents
* Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
* Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.
* Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communications to suit different situations, individuals or teams.
* Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.
* Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.
* Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.
Your training plan
Training will be a mix of on-the-job training and some days at collage. The collage is also located in Manchester city centre.
More training information
* Accountancy or taxation professional Degree Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
* Diploma in Accounting (grade Level 3 / 4)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical