Accountancy Apprenticeship - Stafford

Paragon Skills; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Stafford is offering an apprenticeship for an Assistant Accountant Level 3. This role involves general office administration, processing financial transactions, and assisting with tax returns. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong organizational and analytical skills and will receive full training toward AAT qualification. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, candidates may have the opportunity for a full-time position. This role offers solid foundational skills in accounting with substantial support throughout the training process.

Qualifications

• General office administration experience preferred.
• Ability to process financial transactions efficiently.
• Willingness to learn bookkeeping and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office administration duties.
• Process financial transactions and prepare financial accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of tax returns and statutory documents.

Skills

Organisation skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Job Description

For the right candidate, we offer a full training programme to gain the AAT Accountancy Technician qualification through the Babington Business College apprenticeship programme. Depending on prior qualifications, the apprenticeship will start at either Level 2 or Level 3 in Accounting. The role also opens the door to further progression, with the potential to move on to professional qualifications following completion of the AAT.

Responsibilities

• General office administration
• Front of house
• Processing financial transactions
• Preparing financial accounts
• Assisting in the preparation of tax returns
• Using accountancy software packages under supervision
• Supporting team members with client queries and tasks
• Gaining knowledge of bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, and company accounts
• Learning how to prepare and submit statutory documents
• Full on-the-job training will be provided to help you grow into these responsibilities, with support from both your team and training provider.

Skills Required

• Organisation skills
• Attention to detail
• IT skills
• Analytical skills

Training

Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. We help build meaningful careers that give individuals security, satisfaction, and purpose – and in turn help organisations and wider industry meet the challenges of a changeable operating environment.

On completion of this 15 month apprenticeship you will have gained you Assistant Accountant Level 3

Prospects

Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship