Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading accounting firm as an Assistant Accountant Apprentice in Stoke-on-Trent. This role offers hands-on experience and training towards your Level 3 qualification, with a focus on bookkeeping, VAT returns, and administrative tasks. Ideal for those with strong communication and analytical skills, this apprenticeship provides a pathway to a full-time position upon completion.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths required.
• Essential skills include communication, attention to detail, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
• Preparation of VAT returns and bookkeeping tasks.
• Various administrative tasks including filing and greeting clients.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Patience

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Job description

Summary
This is an exciting role where you will work in a close team to assist the company. You will work towards your Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Qualification and will be completing tasks such as bookkeeping, preparing VAT returns and other administration tasks to help the team.

Wage
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date
Monday 9 June 2025

Duration
1 year 6 months

Positions available
1

Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Duties include:

• Preparation of accounts for sole traders and partnerships, progressing to preparation of accounts for Limited Companies
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Analysis of records for personal tax returns
• Bookkeeping
• Full training will be provided on our accounts production and tax software
• Full training will be provided on cloud-based software packages.
• Various administrative tasks including filing, answering the phone, greeting clients and taking the post

Where you'll work

ST MARY'S HOUSE
CREWE ROAD
ALSAGER
STOKE-ON-TRENT
ST7 2EW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn
Course contents

• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Qualification, delivered through on-the-job training and studying with Macclesfield College.

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

• English (grade 4/C+)
• Maths (grade 4/C+)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Patience

About this company
Having been established chartered accountants for almost 30 years, Marshall & Co continues to build on our excellent reputation for first-rate customer service and accounting services for both business and personal clients. We are your one-stop-shop for all your accounting services or requirements, offering not only expert auditing, tax and accounting services but also crucial advice and support on improving and developing your business. Furthermore, we now provide our clients with a range of legal services to complement our traditional accountancy services; these include, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Wills and Trusts, Probate Services and Funeral and Estate Planning Services. Our friendly and welcoming team has developed a reputation for building strong and long-lasting partnerships with our clients, growing businesses, improving profitability and minimising your tax liabilities as far as we possibly can. We're proud to provide expert, highly reliable accounting services across Stoke-On-Trent, so, if you're looking for reliable accounting services in the area, you've come to the right place.

https://www.marshallaccountancy.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship

There may be a full time position available upon the successful completition of this apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Maxim Business Training

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The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320154.
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Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 3 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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