Apprentice Accounting Technician

H M Williams Chartered Certified Accountants; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

H M Williams Chartered Certified Accountants is seeking a Trainee Accounting Technician to support managers and senior staff in delivering a range of accountancy services. The role focuses on hands-on training to progress through AAT qualifications and onto Chartered training.

Apprentices will work both in the office and at client premises, gaining experience in statutory accounts, tax computations, bookkeeping, VAT, and Companies House filings, with on-the-job training from experienced staff.

Qualifications

• GCSEs must include English and Maths (minimum grade 9-4)
• A Level desired (Level 2)
• Strong IT, numerical and organisational abilities required

Responsibilities

• Assist with clients’ accounting needs as part of a team
• Prepare financial statements for various entity types
• Prepare tax computations
• Provide bookkeeping services
• Prepare VAT returns
• File Companies House and HMRC documents on client’s behalf

Skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

A Level

Job description

Introduction

A great opportunity to start to your career in Accountancy. As a Trainee Accounting Technician, you will support managers and other senior staff in providing a range of accountancy services to our clients. You will gain the experience and knowledge to progress through AAT qualifications and then onto Chartered training.

About the Employer

We’re always on the lookout for dynamic and talented colleagues to join us and help deliver a stellar, all-inclusive service to our clients and the wider business community. And as we grow, we love seeing our team grow with us, so we can offer plenty of scope for training and professional development.

What You'll Do

As an apprentice accountant you will work as part of a team assisting with clients’ accounting needs.

This position involves a number of different aspects including:

• Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
• Preparing tax computations
• Providing bookkeeping services
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Filing Companies House and H M Revenue & Customs documents on client's behalf

Assignments will be undertaken both in the office and at client's premises. Apprentices will have support and on the job training from managers and other senior staff.

During your training you will be expected to develop an understanding of the practical issues involved in delivering a high quality service to clients.

Both practical and theoretical training will be undertaken, with an aim to becoming a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Training Outcome

It is expected that you will stay with the company following successful completion of your apprenticeship to undertake further qualifications and increase your responsibility in the office.

Skills Required

• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - A minimum of 5 subjects including English & Maths - 9 - 4 (A* - C)
• Desired - A Level - Level 2 - A - C

Course Information

Course: Assistant accountant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays

Expected Duration: 1 Year 4 Months

Training Provider: ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD