Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Recruiter
David S Poole Accountancy Services
Location
Stanley, United Kingdom
Salary
GBP 3.37 per hour
Posted
23 Oct 2020
Closes
25 Oct 2020
Ref
VAC001654084
Job role
Accountant
Experience level
Entry level, Apprenticeship
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Accounts Assistant at a well-established Accountancy Practice based in Stanley, County Durham. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in Accountancy and work within a successful company, who will support and train them throughout their apprenticeship.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, ambitious and have a drive to succeed.

The role will be very varied and will include:
  • Assisting with Payroll
  • Purchase Ledger duties, including matching delivery notes to invoices
  • Date entry
  • Use of accountancy software to include: Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Quickfile and Qtac
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Use of Microsoft packages to include Excel and Word
  • Administrative duties
  • Dealing with correspondence, including sending and responding to emails
  • Month End Statements
  • Bank reconciliations

Applicants should have good IT skills and be able to use a range of Microsoft packages including Excel and Word.

Probationary period applies.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail


Personal qualities

  • Be enthusiastic and eager to learn
  • Honest and reliable
  • Well presented and with a pleasant personality


Desired qualifications

Qualifications Required:

Grades A-C / 4-9 at GCSE to include English andmaths, or equivalent.

Future prospects

Contract as long as the apprenticeship with a view of becoming permanent for the right candidate.

Things to consider

Please ensure that you can travel to Stanley for a 9.30am start time. Please check your travel in advance of applying for this position.

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