Accounting Apprentice - Stonehouse

Xeinadin Group; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An accounting firm in Scotland is looking for a motivated individual for an entry-level role to support senior team members in preparing accounts and tax returns. Ideal for recent school leavers working towards their accounting qualifications. This role emphasizes excellent customer service and teamwork, offering competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance x4 annual salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Suitable for recent school leavers.
• Entry-level role requiring a desire to develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members in preparing accounts.
• Contribute to the preparation of corporation tax returns.
• Attend client premises for necessary information gathering.
• Deliver excellent customer service.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks.

Skills

Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong team player

Education

Working towards AAT/ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members in preparing sole trader, partnership, and limited company accounts.
• Contribute to the preparation of corporation tax returns, VAT returns, and management accounts.
• Attend client premises when required to gather necessary information or perform site-specific tasks.
• Liaise with clients to collect relevant information for accounting and audit work.
• Communicate with clients in a professional manner, delivering excellent customer service.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately, on time, and meets the firm's technical standards.
• Represent the firm professionally through conduct, appearance, and attitude, both internally and externally.
• Contribute to a team environment that fosters collaboration and supports each other in achieving client and business goals.
• Participate in team activities that improve business and client service standards.
• Uphold and promote Xeinadin's mission, values, and strategic goals in all aspects of work.
• Ensure that all assigned tasks contribute to the firm's growth and service excellence.

Key Requirements

• Role suitable for recent school leavers.
• Entry-level role, ideally working towards AAT/ACA/ACCA qualification.

Additional Requirements

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling numbers and financial data.
• Strong desire to learn and develop professionally.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong team player, dependable, and proactive.

Model

Office Based

Salary

Competitive

Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority
• Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum
• Business closure over Christmas*
• Life Assurance x4 annual salary
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Enhanced company Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential
• Corporate Discounts Platform

Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:

• PMI single or family
• Critical Illness Cover
• Cash plan
• Cycle to work
• Eye care
• Dental

*subject to exceptions and business needs Job ID VN1184