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Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Employer
LPTA LIMITED
Location
PRIORY PLACE, PRIORY ROAD, TIPTREE, CO5 0QE
Salary
£12,675.00 annually
Closing date
2 Apr 2023

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What will the apprentice be doing?

Key Responsibilities of the role:
  • Bookkeeping and year end account: Using various software packages and to prepare year end accounts to meet regulatory, and/or management reporting requirements
  • VAT returns: To liaise with clients so that information required for VAT returns is received in good time for the submission of the returns by specific deadlines
  • To assist with the preparation of these returns
  • Client Administration: To set up client files in line with our firm's approved procedures and compliant with regulatory requirements
  • Use of packages to monitor, plan and communicate
  • Training will be given on the firms accounting software Kashflow, Smartvault and Taxcalc. Training may also be given on other accounting software packages including SAGE, IRIS, Xero and Quickbooks but exposure to these packages will depend upon the clients worked on

Other tasks:
  • To co-operate and communicate with all staff
  • To be responsible for the quality of own work
  • To carry out general tasks as and when required

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

The successful candidate will be required to attend weekday courses, once a week, at First Intuition Chelmsford to study towards their Level 7 qualification as part of the Accountancy or taxation professional apprenticeship.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Progression within the company and to higher levels of study for the right
candidate.

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, Team working, Basic knowledge of IT packages

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade Level 4 - 9 / C - A*) Essential
A Level or equivalent Any subject (Grade Pass) Desired

Things to consider

The training will take place at First Intuition in Chelmsford therefore please ensure travel to and from both college and the workplace is considered when applying.

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