Accounts Assistant Apprentice (Level 3 AAT)

Recruiter
Futureproofweb Limited
Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Salary
GBP 4.15 per hour
Posted
21 Oct 2020
Closes
27 Oct 2020
Ref
VAC001653787
Job role
Accountant
Sector
Accounting - Public practice
Experience level
Entry level, Apprenticeship
Main responsibilities / duties to include but not be limited to:
  • Preparation of accounts- sole trader, partnership, and limited companies
  • Bookkeeping- maintenance of client records on a range of accounting packages, including sales and purchase invoice controls, receipts and payment analysis, bank reconciliations and VAT reconciliations
  • VAT - preparation and submission of client VAT Returns
  • Payroll and CIS - preparation of monthly client reports and submissions
  • Personal Taxation - assistance with and completion of Self-Assessment Tax Returns
  • Corporation Taxation - preparation with and completion of CT Returns
  • Client correspondence- both written and verbal communication
  • General administration- filing etc. relating to the office and client
  • Other ad-hoc duties if and when required


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Previous experience using MTD, advantageous but not essential
  • Highly numerate and good attention to detail
  • To have a friendly and professional telephone manner
  • To have competent computer skills including sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Programmes (e.g. Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • To have the ability to multi-task, organise and prioritise
  • To have excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, with the ability to compose emails


Personal qualities

  • Fast-learning, talented professional
  • Versatile, proactive, and dedicated to delivering service excellence
  • Approachable and helpful to our clients
  • Forward-thinking problem solvers who are motivated to achieve success and deliver outstanding results
  • To be solution driven with a passion to solve problems
  • To have the ability to be empathetic and adaptable
  • To have resilience and perseverance under pressure
  • To have the ability to be proactive, rather than reactive
  • To be confident, hardworking, and energetic
  • To enjoy a fast paced, busy work environment
  • Confident communicator at all levels
  • Direct approach


Desired qualifications

GCSEs at grades C/4 or above(or equivalent) in maths and English.

Future prospects

The directors are keen to find an exemplary candidate, who after completion is happy to progress onto the AAT L4 and who will continue to strive for personal growth and development as well as the businesses.

Things to consider

Following the successful takeover of Fox Bartfield the Directors feel it is now time to lead the firm in a new direction in line with their own values and vision for the future. Futureproof are looking for a candidate who wants to start their career in accountancy to grow and develop alongside a team of dedicated colleagues.

Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

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