Professional Accounts Apprentice

What will the apprentice be doing?

At Resolve Accountancy we are looking for a candidate that can assist with all accountancy and tax work required within a busy tax practice. Your duties as a tax and accounts assistant will primarily include:

• Bookkeeping for clients on QuickBooks, Xero, and Sage
  Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Preparation and submission of monthly CIS returns
• Communicating with clients, queries / confirming HMRC liabilities
• Inputting data in preparation for senior accountant to prepare statutory accounts and corporation tax return for limited companies
• Inputting data in preparation for senior accountant to prepare sole trader and partnership accounts
• Inputting data in preparation for senior accountant to prepare personal self-assessment tax returns

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 4 Professional accounting or taxation technician standard.

The instructor led, weekly, classroom training will take you through all of the AAT Level 4 curriculum. You will be provided with books and online tools to allow further training. A full training schedule is provided upon a confirmed start date; however training is typical 1 day per week.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There is the opportunity to progress to a more senior level with the firm and a career within accountancy.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade (Grade A*-C/9-4)) Essential
Other AAT (Grade Level 3) Desired