Apprentice Accountant

Are you passionate about numbers and dream of the chance to study to become a fully qualified Accountant whilst working in practice? If yes, this is the perfect opportunity for you. A rare opportunity has arisen to join the Shenward Apprenticeship Programme with full study support provided.

Requirements

• 5 GCSEs Grades A*-C, including maths and English
• Strong IT Skills, preferably demonstrated with an IT qualification (GCSE or equivalent), which includes a working knowledge of Outlook, Excel and Work
• A-level Maths, Accountancy or Economics (Desirable)
• Specific experience of working within an accountancy practice or other professional services practice (e.g.solicitors office, architects office, etc.) (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• General office duties including answering the telephone, filing, franking etc.
• Being a support arm to Senior Accountants, working on project task as required
• Preparation of VAT returns (on-the-job training will be provided)
• Maintaining IRIS database – managing the data accurately and efficiently
• Writing to clients; including datamining and preparing mail merge documents.
• Full exposure to the different elements of accounting and business advisory based on skills identified over your time with the firm
• Job shaping – completing role specific tasks as you progress through the firm
• Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
• Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.
• Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communications to suit different situations, individuals or teams.
• Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.
• Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.
• Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.