Accountancy Apprentice

Brewers Chartered Accountants; Bramley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apprenticeship training

Job summary

Brewers Chartered Accountants in the United Kingdom is seeking an apprentice Accounts/Finance Assistant (Level 2) to join our small, friendly team. The role covers office administration, greeting clients, and handling calls, with in-office guidance on accounts preparation.

You will work with senior staff to gather data at client premises for accounts and independent audits, and spend time learning audit, management accounting, payroll and taxation services from department heads.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above.
• Interest in accounting and finance through an apprenticeship.
• Progression to Level 3 AAT.

Responsibilities

• Office administration: post opening, welcoming clients, telephone answering.
• Support with accounts preparation basics under guidance.
• Prepare spreadsheets to support client record review.
• Assist senior staff at client premises to gather data for accounts and audits.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE English 4+

GCSE Maths 4+

Tools

Basic accounts software

Job description

Introduction

Brewers Chartered Accountants provide a wide range of services to individuals and owner managed businesses, with a particular specialism in the not for profit sector. We are looking for a well presented, articulate individual with strong inter-personal skills to join our small friendly team.

About the Employer

Brewers Chartered Accountants provide a wide range of services to individuals and owner managed businesses, with a particular specialism in the not for profit sector.

At Brewers, we’ve made it our mission to do right by our clients through enthusiasm, hard work and a love for what we do.

Our approach is not to tell you what you can’t do, but to work with you to show you what you can. If a client has a problem, we’ll look at ways around it, finding a new angle or idea to view the issue differently. Making informed decisions is the cornerstone of any successful business, so if we can help you find those solutions, we will.

For years now, our friendly, open team has helped our clients reach their goals, find their passions, and own their finances, and our mission hasn’t ended yet.

What You'll Do

• The role is primarily office based and you would be expected to undertake all aspects of office administration, such as post opening, welcoming clients visiting our office and telephone answering
• You will receive immediate in-office guidance on the basics of accounts preparation
• You will prepare spreadsheets in support of client record review and analysis
• You will accompany senior team members to client premises to gather and record data necessary to prepare accounts and undertake independent audits
• You will spend time with department heads to learn about different service lines such as audit, management accounting, payroll and taxation services

Training Outcome

• Progression on Level 3 AAT

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4 or above
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4 or above

Course Information

Course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED