Trainee Accountant/accountancy Apprentice - Tiverton, United Kingdom - William Withers & Co

Description

An apprenticeship position with day-release for either classroom-based remote training 1 day per week.

The role will introduce you to the basics of accountancy good practice, working in a busy and flourishing accountancy firm with a diverse range of clients.

Working hours are 8.30am to 5pm with a 1-hour (unpaid) break for lunch.


Our ethos and vision
As a firm we aim to be warm and welcoming in all that we do. Our relationships with our clients are built on trust and maintaining that trust is paramount to us. We, therefore, tailor our services to be completely client focussed.


Duties of this role will include:

• Assisting with basic bookkeeping tasks and spreadsheet work connected with the preparation of accounts as well as both business and personal tax returns.
• Assisting with preparation of VAT and monthly/quarterly accounting procedures.
• General accountancy practice with responsibilities for a mixed client base of sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. Clients are varied across industry and turnover.
• Assisting clients with queries and providing support in connection with Cloud accounting software packages such as Xero and QuickBooks.
• General administrative duties including answering the phone, handling telephone calls, letter writing, filing and records maintenance.
• Assisting colleagues and clients meet the variety of deadlines associated with the profession such as: tax return deadlines, account filing deadlines and payment deadlines.
• Consistently ensuring accuracy of all personal data held in our systems.
• Awareness and implementation of the requirements of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation.
• Awareness and implementation of the requirements of the Money Laundering Act (MLA) legislation.
• Any other duties as directed.

I
deally, we would like you to have:

• English and Maths GCSEs at Grade 5 (or above)

Essential skills

• Excellent numeracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong IT skills with a desire to broaden those skills and adapt to new tasks and challenges.
• Able to show initiative and be able to work effectively with colleagues.
• Be well organised, able to meet deadlines and to be able to plan for changing demands and workflows.
• Able to work independently.
• Able to answer the phone and field enquiries in a professional and articulate way.

Training

• 1 day per week at college (classroombased or remote) plus training on the job

Benefits

• A competitive rate of pay.
• Relaxed atmosphere and smart casual dress code.
• CPD and further training costs paid for by the company.
• Free parking (which might be off site).
• 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Personal pension.
• The chance to develop your career.

About you
We are looking for someone reliable who is interested in developing a career in Accountancy. You must be productive, friendly and have a professional manner. It is also important that you are highly organised, with a common-sense approach to your work.


Expectations

That you will be a team player, focussed on maintaining a warm, welcoming a friendly atmosphere for both clients and colleagues.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship


Pay:
£15,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Free parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person