Apprentice Assistant Accountant

Hammond & Co (Uk) Limited; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established accounting firm is looking for a motivated individual to join their team in Chesterfield. This role involves supporting small businesses with bookkeeping, tax compliance, and financial record maintenance. You'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships with clients while ensuring their financial records are accurate and up-to-date. The firm values clear communication and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about accounting and eager to learn, this is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career in a dynamic and friendly workplace.

Qualifications

• Understanding of tax legislation and bookkeeping principles.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare financial statements.
• Support bookkeeping and accounts department with client information.
• Handle client queries and ensure compliance with HMRC.

Skills

Tax Legislation Understanding

Client Relationship Management

Bookkeeping

Financial Record Maintenance

Bank Reconciliation

Education

Relevant Accounting Qualification

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

Hammond & Co is an accounting firm in Chesterfield that helps small businesses with taxes, payroll, bookkeeping, and more. They also provide advice on growing your business and staying compliant with HMRC. They focus on clear pricing and making things simple using tools like Xero and QuickBooks.

Responsibilities:

• Possible progression onto further employment within the business and onto higher apprenticeships
• Understanding legislation surrounding tax
• Dealing with queries from clients and HMRC
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for a selection of our clients
• Bank reconciliations
• Building working relationships with our clients
• Monitoring client compliance
• Supporting the bookkeeping and accounts department to gather information from clients in a timely manner
• Preparing financial statements showing business income and expenditure

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Working hours: Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday 8am – 4pm.