Accounts Apprentice

Janelle Lankester; High Cross; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Janelle Lankester in Puckeridge invites applications for an apprentice accountant role. You will assist the accountant and bookkeeper, working with computerised bookkeeping software, and help summarise client records on Excel spreadsheets.

This Level 3 apprenticeship with Hertford Regional College offers progression to a permanent position subject to performance, with a Monday–Friday working week and a supportive four-person team.

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE English - 4-9
• Essential - GCSE Maths - 4-9
• Essential - Level 2 AAT Diploma - Accounting - pass

Responsibilities

• Summarising client's manual records on Excel spreadsheets.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Using existing administrative systems and general office duties.
• Greeting clients who attend for meetings.
• Answering the telephone when required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Initiative

Conscientious and hard working

Punctual

Good work ethic

Education

GCSE English 4-9

GCSE Maths 4-9

Level 2 AAT Diploma - Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Introduction

The apprentice will assist the accountant and bookkeeper. Dealing with computerised bookkeeping software.

About the Employer

Janelle Lankester is an accountancy practice in Puckeridge with a varied client base from sole traders to medium sized businesses. We are a small, friendly, relaxed, team of 4 members of staff providing a wide range of services to our clients.

What You'll Do

• Summarising client's manual records on excel spreadsheets
• Bank reconciliations
• Using existing administrative systems and general office duties
• Greeting clients who attend for meetings
• Answering the telephone when required

Training Outcome

There will be opportunities for progression and a permanent position subject to performance.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Conscientious and hard working
• Punctual
• Good work ethic

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4-9
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4-9
• Essential - Level 2 AAT Diploma - Accounting - pass

Course Information

Course: Assistant accountant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with 30-minute lunch break.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months

Training Provider: HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE