Business Administrator Apprentice with Tax Assist Accountants Westminster and Clapham Junction

Duration of Apprenticeship:

 18 months

Job Description:

The key duties of the post are as follows:

• Preparing sign up documentation for new clients and to manage the engagement process
• Maintaining our client database: updating it and making changes
• Becoming proficient in our 2 main practise management software: TaxCalc and Practise Ignition
• Management of workflow tasks and client lists
• Producing key management reports such as client profitability and staff productivity from the software
• Being the first port of call for clients on the phone and in person
• Booking meetings and arranging appointments for the Practice Manager and Partner
• Obtaining a Money Laundering competency certificate and to be aware of the relevance to our industry
• Dealing with the post and scanning/filing as necessary
• Contacting HMRC by post or by phone to discuss client queries
• Registering clients for VAT, PAYE and requesting UTRs
• Dealing with client queries by email and telephone
• Ad hoc duties as required

Training Provided:

As a Business Administration Apprentice with BPP, you will undertake the Business Administrator Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.

The apprenticeship will be delivered through a blend of live online learning, pre-recorded lectures and workplace support.

Qualification Requirements:

 Experience using Microsoft Office

• Ideally GCSEs or equivalent in both Maths and English
• Legally authorised to work fulltime in the UK without restriction

Personal Qualities & Skills:

• Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to converse confidently with clients to convey the TaxAssist brand
• An ability to work to deadlines and manage own workload
• Become highly proficient in use and maintenance of our 2 main practise management software: TaxCalc and Practise Ignition
• Ability to produce accurate and timely management reports such as client profitability and staff utilization
• Detail oriented
• A desire to learn and develop
• A confident, reliable and well-presented individual with a strong work ethic and desire to work in a team orientated environment
• To be prepared to put in the hard work required to be rewarded with a great opportunity within an expanding and successful company

 To be a core member of the team involved in all aspects of office administration and client communication.

Future Prospects:

As we open new offices and continue to grow, to potentially become Business Support Manager (Salary £30k++)