Assistant Accounts Apprentice

About the role

Job Title: Junior Accountant & Auditor 📊📈

Are you ready to kickstart your career in finance and accounting? We're looking for enthusiastic and detail-oriented individuals to join our team as Junior Accountants and Auditors! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. 🚀

What You'll Be Doing:

• Accounts Prep: Get stuck into preparing financial statements for all sorts of businesses – from sole traders to limited companies. You'll be working with UK GAAP and IFRS standards. 🧾
• Tax Time: Lend a hand in preparing corporation and personal tax returns, making sure everything is spot-on and on time. ⏰
• Record Keeping: Dive into client records, making sure bank reconciliations, ledgers, and VAT returns are all balanced and accurate. 🧮
• Management Accounts: Help put together regular management accounts that give clients a clear picture of their business performance. 💡
• Audit Support: Join our audit teams, helping with planning and executing audits across different industries. You'll get to do fieldwork, test controls, and review accounting records. 🧐
• Client Audits: For smaller clients, you might even lead the audit! For bigger ones, you'll be a key part of the team, working alongside senior staff.
• Team Training: You'll have the opportunity to review the work of junior colleagues and provide valuable on-the-job training. 🌱
• Client Connections: Build strong relationships with clients, understand what they need, and offer smart advice. You'll be their go-to person for questions! 🤝
• Staying Sharp: Keep up-to-date with the latest accounting, audit, and tax rules and regulations. Continuous learning is key! 📚
• Reporting: Prepare and review client reports, ensuring they meet all standards. You'll also help with financial reports for both internal and external use. 📄

What You'll Bring:

• A keen eye for detail and a passion for numbers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work well in a team and manage your own workload.
• A proactive and eager-to-learn attitude.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and grow within a supportive firm. Apply now and let's build something great together! ✨

Key responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for a variety of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Assist in the preparation of corporation tax returns and personal tax returns
• Review and reconcile client records, including bank reconciliations, ledgers, and VAT returns
• Assist in the planning and execution of audits for clients in various sectors
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, understanding their business needs and providing appropriate advice

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 4), Maths (grade 4))