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Apprentice Accountant

ST ALBANS
£20k/yr
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About the Role

We are a small, friendly firm of accountants based in St Albans. Looking for an individual with Excel knowledge to add to our team. Please email your CV with a covering letter.

The role involves:

  • Preparing VAT returns
  • Bookkeeping, using Excel or online software
  • Preparing accounts for sole traders & Limited companies

Duties

Your duties include but are not limited to:

  • Preparing VAT Returns
  • Bookkeeping, using Excel or online software
  • Preparing accounts for sole traders & Limited companies
  • Basic Corporation tax & Personal Tax Returns

Apprenticeship Details

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Assistant Accountant (Level 3)

Course Contents

  • Assist with the investigation 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 varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

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Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

  • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
  • One day a week you will study for the AAT Qualification
  • The method of study is flexible to suit your preference
  • This will give you a good basic knowledge of accounts and tax

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A Level in:

  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

About Us

Small friendly team of accountants based in St Albans

http://www.pinnockco.co.uk

Earnings

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay here.

After completing the AAT, you will be given the opportunity to study for ACCA to become a qualified accountant. We are a training practice for ACCA and will offer you full support.

Contact

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROY PINNOCK & CO

Natalie

jobs@pinnockco.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041887.

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Skills

Excel knowledge
VAT returns preparation
Book keeping
Preparing accounts for sole traders
Preparing accounts for Limited companies
Corporation tax preparation
Personal tax returns preparation
Microsoft Excel
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical thinking
Team working

Location

68 London Rd, St Albans AL1 1NG, UK

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