Accounts Associate

bk plus; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

bk plus in Birmingham is recruiting an Apprentice to join our Accounts team. The role will see you gain your AAT qualification followed by ACCA qualification and give you exposure to the full accounts process.

You will gain hands-on experience in accounts preparation, bookkeeping, VAT returns, and client communication while working in a small team. A proactive learner with strong Excel and IT skills will thrive here.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Accounts preparation for year end for sole traders, partnerships, and small limited companies.
• Bookkeeping; maintain accurate records, process transactions, and reconcile accounts.
• Assist in VAT returns preparation and submission.
• Respond to client queries and request missing information.
• Administrative duties – filing, scanning, and organising client documents.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Professional communication

Learning attitude

Team collaboration

Education

AAT qualification pathway

ACCA qualification pathway

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Excel

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