Apprentice Accounts Assistant (AAT Level 3)
Recruiter: Government jobs, apprenticeship
Summary
Assisting in accounts preparation and audit work under supervision. Assisting in bookkeeping for clients. Assisting in planning and preparation for audit and accounting assignments under supervision from other senior staff. Answering telephone and helping to deal with client enquiries. Other duties as required.
Wage: £19,000 a year
Salary from £18,000 - 20,000 according to experience
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, with possible flexible working. 35 hours a week.
Possible start date: Wednesday 30 April
Duration: 1 year 3 months
Positions available: 1
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and gain hands-on experience alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
* Assisting in accounts preparation under supervision by the manager
* Demonstrate and apply 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
* Assisting in the drafting correspondence ready to be sent out to clients
* Dealing with clients on the phone answering basic questions
Management accounts and bookkeeping
* Assisting in bookkeeping for clients under supervision
* Assisting in the gathering of financial information for the drafting of management accounts for the client
* Able to assist in following standard monthly processes, 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
* Assist in setting up the audit file in the prescribed Slade and Cooper format
* Assistance with substantive audit testing and other audit work as instructed by more senior colleagues
* Able to work independently after receiving instruction
* Ensure assigned work is completed to the fullest extent, seeking assistance from senior staff as appropriate
* Able to communicate the purpose of specific audit testing with clients
* Timely completion of write-ups relating to tests carried out
Taxation
* Assisting in the gathering of information for the preparation of basic corporation tax returns and associated schedules
* Assisting in the gathering of information for the preparation of straightforward personal tax returns
Other duties
* Study to complete AAT Level 3 professional examinations with a view to progressing to ACCA professional examinations
* Take responsibility for completing your AAT Level 3 Apprenticeship objectives
* Complete any other duties as required
Desired Skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English Language
Future prospects
* Trainee Auditor and Accountant
Things to consider
* A substantial proportion of our work takes place at our client's offices, so you will need to be prepared to commute to various locations.
* We have a busy audit season between May and September each year.
* This post includes AAT Level 3 training with a view to progressing to ACCA training, which is a demanding commitment.
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: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Your training plan
* Training will be a mix of on-the-job training and some days at college
* The college is also located in Manchester City Centre
About this company
We are a specialist firm of accountants based in Manchester, working throughout the North of England, providing audit, accountancy, bookkeeping and other services to the voluntary sector.
Contact
SLADE & COOPER LTD
Ashley Hewitt (Office Manager)
sc-admin@sladecooper.co.uk
0161 710 1349
Reference code: VAC1000308830
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Monday 31 March)
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