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Working across both Payroll and Tax, giving you a unique mix of tasks, client interaction and opportunities for problem solving that keeps your day interesting and your skills developing fast.
You’ll be involved in work that changes daily, builds your confidence and gives you exposure to two specialist areas of accountancy.
What you'll do at work
It’s the perfect entry level role for someone who enjoys learning, variety and working in a supportive, people focused environment.
- Process payroll data, produce payslips and apply HMRC tax codes accurately
- Ensure compliance with NMW, Auto Enrolment and statutory requirements
- Draft basic tax computations and support personal/corporate tax returns
- Assist with P11Ds, year‑end tasks and tax return tracking
- Provide professional client service and handle routine queries
- Maintain accurate records, meet deadlines and follow our firm procedures
Where you'll work
1 BRASSEY ROAD
SHREWSBURY
SY3 7FA
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SHREWSBURY COLLEGE
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
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- 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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Training schedule
The successful applicant will attend Shrewsbury College London Rd Campus one day per week for taught input, with the remainder of the working week based in the workplace
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade C / 4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
About this employer
At DY, lasting relationships with our clients are at the heart of everything we do. For over 100 years, we’ve helped individuals and businesses thrive, enabling prosperity at every step. Our experienced team provides consistent support tailored to your needs, combining expertise, stability, and a personal approach to help you achieve your goals.
https://www.dykeyaxley.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
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Permanent position with development into other accountancy related qualifications
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