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Harling & Kirk Accountants Limited
Harling & Kirk Accountants Limited is a growing accounting firm based in High Wycombe. Founded by Frank Harling and Tom Kirk.
The firm is looking for a staff member to work alongside Frank, Tom and the team in servicing their growing client base. Training will be provided by the Directors and team members.
Wage: £16,000 a year. Dependant on age and experience, the salary scale is £16,000 to £18,000. This will be reviewed at the end of the first year.
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. 37 hours a week
Start date: Monday 19 October 2026
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1
What you'll do at work
You will be responsible for a full range of duties including, but not limited to, the following:
Bookkeeping for clients
- Processing of client records on to Xero/Quickbooks
- Reconciling the bank accounts
- Review of clients ledgers, both sales and purchases
- Maintaining & reconciling control accounts, such as PAYE control, Wages Control, VAT Control
- Producing VAT returns in Xero/QuickBooks
- Preparation of bookkeeping and VAT returns in Excel
- Filing VAT returns online
- Completing applications for VAT registration
Preparation of personal tax returns for clients
- Preparing freelance accounts for self employed individuals
- Preparing rental accounts for property clients
- Preparing and submitting quarterly Making Tax Digital (MTD) returns
- Preparing annual self assessment tax returns
- Preparing taxable benefit in kind returns (form P11D)
- Liaising with HMRC on varying aspect of clients affairs
Where you'll work
18 Manor Courtyard, Hughenden Avenue High Wycombe HP13 5RE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Assist with the investigation of, and response to, financial information queries.
- Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
- Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements, and report financial information to users of accounts.
- Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
- Reconcile financial data, such as preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
- Investigate, resolve, or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
- Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
- Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Communicate using a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
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Training schedule
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:
Buckinghamshire Council
Your training course
Assistant accountant
Equal to Level 3 (A level)
Your training plan
As part of this role, you will undertake and complete an Assistant Accountant Level 3 qualification with AAT.
At the end of this apprenticeship, you have an AAT Level 2 Booking Foundation Certificate and a Level 3 Diploma in Accounting which are nationally recognised qualifications.
You will have the opportunity to learn in your role and will be provided with time to study. This is a blended learning approach with time given to attend in person training at the Aylesbury Buckinghamshire Adult Learning site.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade A-C/4-9)
- Maths (grade A-C/4-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
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Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
When applying, please attach a copy of your CV.
About this employer
Harling & Kirk Accountants Limited is a growing accounting firm based in High Wycombe. Founded by Frank Harling and Tom Kirk, who between them have 35 years’ experience in practice at a larger accounting firm based in West London, Harling & Kirk Accountants provide wide ranging business and taxation solutions for small and medium sized businesses.
Dedicated to delivering an exceptional proactive service, the firm look to add real value to their clients, delivering a personable service where they really get to know and understand their clients and their challenges and requirements. Services offered include year-end accounting, tax compliance, tax planning, payroll, VAT support and company secretarial for Limited companies, LLP’s, partnerships, sole traders and personal tax clients. The firm also have significant experience assisting Charities with their accounting requirements and regulatory requirements.
Company benefits
- Holiday: 22 days, plus 8 bank holidays
- Fantastic team spirit
- Exceptional training available
- Career progression opportunities
- Regular social activities
- Competitive pay
- Reimbursement of your professional subscriptions
- Working directly with and learning from the partners
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. The role will encourage career growth and progression. Additional staff resource will be recruited as the firm grows in the coming months and years.
Exceptional training available and career progression opportunities.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Sabrina Tebb
sabrina.tebb@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
07711 040746
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053419.
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