Apprentice Accountant

Atek Accounting; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Weybridge is seeking a full-time Apprentice Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for individuals eager to kickstart their career in accounting, offering support through AAT qualification and exposure to diverse client accounts. You'll engage directly with clients, managing various financial tasks to ensure top-quality service and compliance.

Benefits

A multifaceted job within a growing business

Modern, relaxed work environment

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and ability to work independently.
• Excellent numeric and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Reconciliation of client bank accounts.
• Preparation of VAT returns for review.
• Preparation of client confirmation statements.
• New client set-ups.
• Manage client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Numerical Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths A*-C / 4-9 or level 2 equivalents

Job description

We are hiring and currently have a job opening for a full-time Apprentice Accountant to join our friendly team in our Weybridge office

At Atek, we pride ourselves on our personal and forward-thinking approach; therefore, the successful candidate will happily get to know their clients’ businesses inside out. The apprentice accountant role would suit an individual with an interest in starting their accounting career. The company will support the successful candidate through the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification.

About the team

TheAtek team is a friendly bunch who all work to add value to every part of the business, providing our clients with top-notch service. The team provides compliance work, bookkeeping and value-added services, including on-going support, to ensure clients are provided with information relevant to their businesses.

What you will be doing

As an Apprentice Accountant, you will be responsible for communicating and working directly with your assigned clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reconciliation of client bank accounts
• Preparation of VAT returns for review
• Preparation of client confirmation statements
• New client set-ups, including the preparation of client engagement letters
• Manage relationships

What you bring

• You have clear verbal and written communication skills in order to retrieve and communicate specific information internally and externally.
• You have strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent numeric and analytical skills with the ability to challenge data
• Able to work to deadlines both internally and externally

Minimum Qualifications

• GCSE English & Maths A*-C / 4-9 or level 2 equivalents

What we offer you

• A multifaceted job within a growing business
• A modern, relaxed work environment with a dedicated and motivated team
• An opportunity to make a difference and help our clients reach their business goals

How to Apply for the Apprentice Accountant Role

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