Apprentice Bookkeeper and Accountant

Weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual bookkeeping for clients utilising several different software. You will as part of your training, obtain certification in most of the software. Drafting VAT returns to review level by our bookkeeping lead, including completion of job completion checklists. Reconciliation of client balance sheet accounts, both ad hoc on request from clients and for the accounts team. Completion of personal and business tax returns for review Completion of annual accounts for review. There will be other tasks linked to the above and other office duties which will be requested from time to time.

Training:

1 day a week at Northampton College, plus on-the-job training which will be heavily weighted in the first 3 months towards bookkeeping and then spread out to compliance and all other areas of the office.

We are not a firm with an attitude of here you go, do this, we are very much train, train, train as this is the only way people develop. Training will be provided by everyone in the firm, including the director.

Training Outcome:

There is no ceiling on this role, but the higher up roles come with hard work and a need to be proactive.

Employer Description:
We are an accountancy firm with a long history in the area. Due to our unique location in South Northamptonshire, naturally we have a lot of rural businesses including agriculture (both arable and livestock), property & owner managed businesses. We are a firm that looks to keep everything simple for our clients and our staff, to allow everyone do what they do best.

Working Hours :
9.00am – 4.30pm with half hour lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Punctual