Accounts Apprentice

Reed; St Osyth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Mentoring from accountants

Friendly environment

Job summary

Reed is seeking an Accounts Apprentice to kick-start your career in accounting at our Leigh-on-Sea office. You will train toward AAT Level 3 while supporting the accounts team with bookkeeping and client data management.

We offer full AAT study support, a friendly environment and mentoring from experienced accountants, with clear progression opportunities in a supportive practice.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Motivated to build a long-term career within accountancy.
• Previous experience in an accountancy practice is desirable.
• Currently studying or aiming to commence AAT Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts.
• Supporting bookkeeping activities for a varied client portfolio.
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns.
• Assisting with management accounts preparation.
• Processing financial records and maintaining accurate client data.
• Working with cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
• Liaising with clients to obtain financial information.
• Providing general administrative support to the accounts team.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

AAT Level 3

Tools

Xero

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Accounts Apprentice Rochford AAT Study Support Available

Looking to kick-start your career in accountancy?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Accounts Apprentice to join a friendly and supportive accountancy practice based in Leigh-on-Sea. This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their finance career who has gained some exposure to an accountancy practice environment and is eager to develop their skills whilst studying towards AAT Level 3.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts
• Supporting bookkeeping activities for a varied client portfolio
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Assisting with management accounts preparation
• Processing financial records and maintaining accurate client data
• Working with cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage and QuickBooks
• Liaising with clients to obtain financial information
• Providing general administrative support to the accounts team

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience within an accountancy practice is highly desirable
• Currently studying or looking to commence AAT Level 3
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and organisational abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Motivated to build a long-term career within accountancy

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Full AAT study support
• Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced accountants
• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Friendly and supportive working environment

Location: Leigh-on-Sea

Study Support: AAT Level 3

Progression: Excellent long-term career prospects

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your accounting skills within a professional practice whilst gaining a recognised qualification, we'd love to hear from you.