Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship - Stockton-on-tees

About the role

We're looking for a bright spark to join our team! ✨ If you've smashed AAT Level 3 and are ready to level up your accounting game, this is your chance. You'll dive into real-world accounting tasks across a bunch of client accounts, getting hands-on experience that'll set you up for full qualification. 🚀

What you'll be doing:

• Client Bookkeeping: Handle bookkeeping for a whole portfolio of clients. 📚
• Year-End Prep: Help get year-end accounts ready for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. 📊
• Tax & Management Accounts: Support the prep of VAT returns and management accounts. 📈
• Reconciliations & Ledgers: Process bank reconciliations and keep those ledgers looking sharp. ✅
• Tax Computations: Assist with personal and corporation tax calculations. 💡
• Client Comms: Chat with clients to get the info we need and sort out any questions. 🗣️
• Software Savvy: Get to grips with awesome accounting software like Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and practice management tools. 💻
• Ad Hoc Support: Back up our senior accountants with whatever comes up – tasks and projects! 🤝

Perks of the job:

• Hybrid Hustle: Work flexibly! Our office is buzzing for collaboration and team vibes at least 3 times a week, but if the work's done and clients are happy, we're all about trust. 🏡
• Time Off Goals: Kick off with 32 days off a year (that's 31 days + your birthday, pro rata for a 30-hour week!). Plus, we close between Christmas and New Year, and those days are already in your allowance. 🏖️
• Career Growth: This role is built for you to grow! We'll check in at 6 months and you'll be managing people before you know it. Expect real progression as we grow, with no limits on where you can go. 🏆
• Study Support: Still working towards that qualification? We've got your back with study leave and support. Plus, we cover your CPD and professional body membership fees. 🎓
• Director Access: Get direct access to the directors from day one. It's the fastest way to learn the ins and outs of how a practice really runs. 💯

Key responsibilities

• Prepare bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
• Assist with year end accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Support the preparation of VAT returns and management accounts
• Process bank reconciliations and maintain accurate ledgers
• Assist with personal and corporation tax computations