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, 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
1 year 3 months
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:
* Assisting in accounts preparation under supervision by 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 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:
* 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
* 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:
* 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:
* Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Desired Personal qualities
* Share the visions and values of Slade and Cooper
* Desired qualifications
* 5 GCSE 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, 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
* This post includes AAT Level 3 training with a view to progressing to ACCA training, so you should be prepared for this and be aware that this is a demanding commitment
* 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
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
* 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
* 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
* Liaising with clients
* Study to complete AAT Level 3 professional examinations with a view of progressing to ACCA professional examinations
* Answering telephone and helping to deal with client enquiries
* Other duties as required
* Office hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm, but client commitments permitting, you may be able to work flexibly around this
* We work 35 hours per week. 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.
* We do not expect employees to work overtime, but you may find that you do extra hours.
* We all complete timesheets, so if you work overtime this will be recorded and time will be taken back on a TOIL basis in agreement with your line manager
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* Including Mathematics and English Language (grade 5 GCSE)
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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical