Job Vacancies

Role description

We are looking to hire apprentice accountants in our across our offices to join our existing accounts teams.

The Accounts Team

Our Accounts Team provides clients with modern accounting and tax services, utilising the latest cloud technology.  The team plays a critical role in the completion of client’s compliance work such as accounts preparation, tax calculations and management reporting.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of year end accounts and associated tax calculations
• Working alongside client managers to assist with their ledgers
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts (bank, purchase ledger, sales ledger, PAYE, wages, VAT etc.)
• Prepare reports, letters and other documents
• Working towards a multitude of deadlines on behalf of yourself and the wider team
• Working with the team to grow the accounts aspect of the business

Requirements

Personal attributes:

• Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously, as well as part of a team
• Adaptable, keen and flexible approach
• Punctual and attentive to support a busy team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise a very busy workload and work effectively under pressure
• Excellent aptitude in monitoring the team’s weekly tasks
• Professional telephone manner
• Diplomatic, discreet, polite and patient
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build and maintain relationships with senior team members, clients and suppliers

Technical skills:

• Advanced IT skills (including MS Word and Excel)
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Proficient use of email, calendar and the internet

Terms

• Holiday           20 days per year + bank holidays
• Hours              Full time (37.5 hours per week with flexible working options)
• Salary              Competitive and dependent on experience