Assistant Accountant Apprentice – Bradley Accountancy Practice Ltd

Summary

A trainee in a busy accountancy practice. Bradleys Accountancy Practice has been established since 1991. In that time we have gained valuable experience in a wide range of accounting areas, looking after a wide variety of clients from sole traders to limited companies with multi-million pound turnover.

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Learning all aspects of the role of an accountant.


• Bookkeeping


• Using accounting software like Xero & QuickBooks


• Developing to produce personal tax returns, and in time basic sets of accounts


• Processing payroll for a small number of clients


• Supporting the rest of the team with contacting clients, filing tax returns online


• Potentially maintain our social media presence


• Helping support the team with regards AML checks on clients

Where you'll work

84-90 Market Street
Hednesford
Cannock
WS12 1AG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What You'll Learn

• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.


• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.


• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.


• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.


• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.


• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.


• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.


• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.


• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.


• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.


• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.


• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.


• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.


• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.


• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.


• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.


• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.


• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.


• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.


• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.


• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.


• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

Your programme will be delivered online, with the following structure:

• Every two weeks, you will attend a 3-hour live online classroom session.


• During these sessions, new topics will be taught by your tutor.


• You’ll also be expected to complete an additional 3 hours of coursework related to the session.


• Between sessions, you’ll complete self-study tasks using the BPP and Kaplan platforms, spread throughout the week.

Required learning resources, such as textbooks, will be delivered to your home or workplace address, depending on your preference.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• Mathematics (grade C/4 or above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4 or above)


• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills


• IT skills


• Attention to detail


• Administrative skills


• Number skills


• Analytical skills


• Logical


• Initiative


• Good maths skills


• Strong ability with Microsoft

Other requirements

How will you travel to work?

About this employer

Long established accountancy practice. 14 members of staff. 1,000+ clients based across a range of industries and locations.

http://Bradleys-ltd.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Life insurance. Additional day off for birthday. Increased holidays through long service.