Apprentice Senior Accountant

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits aspiring accountants at a forward-thinking firm in Nottingham. This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in the accounting field, where you'll develop essential skills while working with experienced professionals. You'll engage in tasks such as reconciling bank accounts, entering data into Xero software, and assisting with tax enquiries. With a commitment to training, you'll spend a significant portion of your time learning and growing in your role. Upon completion, there’s a chance to transition into a full-time position. Join a dynamic team and kickstart your career in accounting today!

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include 5 GCSE's in Maths and English.
• Must have Assistant Accountant Level 3 certification.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
• Entering data onto Xero and updating client records.
• Assisting with VAT returns and ensuring deadlines are met.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem-solving skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Education

5 GCSE's including Maths and English (grade 5/B)

Assistant Accountant Level 3 (grade Pass)

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

Summary
Are you looking to secure a career in accounting? Do you possess a flair for mathematics and see yourself as having good numerical ability? Rana & Co are recruiting for a Semi-Senior Accounts apprentice to join their team within their Nottingham office!

Annual wage: £20,722.50 a year
Training course: Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)
Hours: Monday to Friday, start between 8am & 9.30am to 4pm & 5.30pm, 37 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 12 December
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

What you'll do at work:

• Reconciling bank accounts
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts (e.g., VAT, PAYE, etc.)
• Entering accounts data onto Xero accounting software platform
• Recording and extracting bookkeeping data from Xero software and external client software
• Updating client records through Xero
• Management Accounting
• Strategic Accounting
• Handling business tax and personal tax enquiries
• Assisting with VAT returns and month-end
• Making sure money laundering checks are done at the start of every account job
• Undertaking the role of covering reception at times within busy periods
• Ensuring that deadlines are met for assigned bookkeeping and accounts jobs

Where you'll work:
178 Berridge Road
Nottingham
NG7 6HT

Training:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation: EMA TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course: Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4), equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Your training plan:
Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician Level 4.

Requirements:
Essential qualifications:

• 5 GCSE's including Maths and English (grade 5/B)
• Assistant Accountant Level 3 (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills:

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

About this company:
We have many years' experience helping companies to maintain their profits and utilise the growing services that we provide to help their businesses grow. Operating from strategic locations around the UK and overseas, we have been working hard to provide financial and accountancy services that suit the needs of all our customers and provide the support they need as their business grows and flourishes.

Website: ranaandcoaccountants.co.uk

After this apprenticeship:
Chance to become a full-time member of the team.

Contact information:
The contact for this apprenticeship is: EMA TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287522.

Apply now:
Closes in 20 days (Thursday 5 December at 11:59pm)
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