Level 4 Accounts Apprentice

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Bookkeeping from client records to produce VAT Returns
• Monthly Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns to be completed and filed (training to be provided where necessary)
• Preparation of monthly Management Accounts using accounting software (training to be provided where necessary)
• Preparation of annual accounts and working papers to an excellent standard, for approval by the manager/partner overseeing the assignment
• Preparation of corporation tax computations and tax returns for Limited Companies
• Preparation of business tax computations for sole traders and partnerships
• Completion of self-assessment returns, income & expenditure and rental accounts work for individuals and partnerships
• Competent on Xero, Sage, TASBooks and/or Taxcalc (training to be provided where necessary)
• Manage junior staff and organise workload
• Liaising with HMRC on behalf of clients
• Ad-hoc administrative duties such as answering the phone and general office duties when required

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

You will be working towards a level 4 accounting qualification.

Training will be 1 day a week at our Digbeth campus.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Opportunity to become a full member of the team and work your way up the management ladder once the apprenticeship is successfully completed.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, professional, Multi-task, bookkeeping experience, Payroll experience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Business (Grade 4 or above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Economics (Grade 4 or above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Finance (Grade 4 or above) Desired
NVQ or SVQ Level 3 or equivalent AAT (Grade Pass) Essential