Apprentice Accountant

Processing payments, invoices, income and receipts and entering data into XERO Uploading receipts and invoices into DEXT Following company internal processes Communicating with HMRC with various tax issues. ie. time to pay Communicating with clients on a daily basis Answering phone calls Managing busy inbox and delegating to relevant client managers Preparing financial statements showing business income and expenditure Paying vendor invoices and tracking bank account balances Regular bookkeeping for clients Completing VAT returns Recording any inconsistencies to help the Client Managers reconcile inaccuracies Developing monthly financial statements including cash flow, profit and loss and balance sheets Preparing and processing payrolls Credit control for some clients Helping the Client Manager's with administrative duties and preparing yearly accounts Ad hoc duties required by senior stakeholders

Training:
The successful candidate will be required to attend weekday courses at First Intuition Chelmsford, Southend or Colchester to study towards their Level 2 AAT qualification In addition to this, you will have mentoring towards the apprenticeship knowledge, skills, and behaviours

Training Outcome:
Possible progression to study AAT Level 3 after successful completion of the Level 2 apprenticeship

Employer Description:
At Ascott Blake, we offer a comprehensive service line covering bookkeeping, tax, accounts, payroll, financial strategy, and even more. We are Bishop’s Stortford accountants proud of offering a service that allows our clients to focus on what they are good at and running their business and ensure we always provide advice that will drive value.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working