Accounts Associate

bk plus; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

bk plus is recruiting an Apprentice to join our Accounts team in Birmingham. You will work toward the AAT qualification, followed by the ACCA, gaining exposure to the full accounts process.

You will develop practical skills in accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT returns, and client communications while using cloud accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage. This is a great start for a career in accounting.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and develop accounting skills.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Excel and IT systems.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Professional communication and a positive attitude toward learning.
• Ability to work well in a small team environment.

Responsibilities

• Accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships and small companies.
• Bookkeeping: processing transactions and reconciling accounts.
• VAT returns: preparation and submission support.
• Client communication: respond to queries and gather information.
• Administrative duties: filing, scanning and organising documents.
• Use of cloud accounting systems: Xero, QuickBooks, Sage.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn fundamental accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Excel and IT systems.
• Time management and organisational skills.
• Professional communication and positive attitude toward learning.
• Ability to work well in a small team.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Excel proficiency

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

AAT qualification

ACCA qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Apprentice to join our Accounts team based in Birmingham. The role will see you gain your AAT qualification followed by your ACCA qualification and give you exposure to the full accounts process.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts preparation. Assist in preparing year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and small limited companies.
• Bookkeeping. Maintain accurate financial records, process transactions, and reconcile accounts.
• VAT returns. Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Client communication. Respond to client queries and request missing information.
• Administrative duties - Filing, scanning, organising client documents, and supporting the wider team.
• Software use. Work with cloud accounting systems such as Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles or willingness to learn
• Confident with Excel and general IT systems
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Professional communication and a positive attitude toward learning
• Ability to work well in a small team environment