Job Description
To assist other team members with:
- accounts preparation
- payroll
- book-keeping
- office administration
We are a family run firm of Chartered Accountants based in Poppleton, York established in June 2010, and an opportunity has arisen for a bright and enthusiastic Trainee / Apprentice Accountant.
We have a wide variety of clients from all sectors, and consequently you will be exposed to businesses ranging in size from sole trader and start-ups through to established ltd companies with sales in excess of £10,000,000 and employing 20 people.
Whilst you will start with office admin tasks, book keeping and assisting other team members, you will quickly become familiar with preparing VAT returns, accounts, tax returns, as well as a variety of other tasks.
The successful applicant will have a sound academic background and will be required to study for the AAT qualification. The training will be funded by the company and a full mentoring program implemented.
Personal Qualities :
- A strong work ethic
- Maintain confidentiality
- Use their own initiative to solve problems
- Be able to think for themselves
Skills Required :
- Must have a basic knowledge of book keeping, and ideally some experience of working in an office environment
- Good overall standard of Education with good grades in English and Maths
- Good communication skills. Both written and verbal
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Word
- Excellent time management
- A genuine interest in learning how different businesses work
Future Prospects : Full time position as accountant, and working towards becoming fully qualified.
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