Closing date: 16th March 2025
Employer:
Kenwright Accountants LTD
Champions Business Park
Arrowe Brook Road
Wirral
CH49 0AB
Vacancy Description:
As a Trainee Accountant (Apprentice), you will provide support to both internal staff, including accounting, payroll and administrative functions, and external clients. Part of your role will involve assisting in the day-to-day financial activities including, but not limited to, data entry, month-end VAT and PAYE Returns.
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Assisting with financial and management accounts preparation for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
- Assisting with managing client expectations and deadlines
- Assisting with the preparation of personal and business tax returns
- Carrying out bookkeeping activities, including journal postings and ledger reconciliations
- Processing client records accurately using Taxcalc, QuickBooks and other accountancy software
- Preparation of VAT returns, weekly and monthly client payrolls, and management accounts
- Assisting with general administrative duties including meeting and greeting clients, filing, answering the telephone and supporting the team to meet deadlines as required
Desired Skills and Personal Qualities:
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Number skills
Training to be provided:
Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard, including:
- AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting Level 2
- Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours
- End-Point Assessment
Weekly hours: 37.5 hours per week, between Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Annual wage:£12,480 a year