AAT Apprentice Accountant
Oscar Ip & Co. Chartered Accountants · Liverpool
As the Apprentice Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our office. Your responsibilities will include a variety of administrative duties, aimed at maintaining efficiency. Key duties and responsibilities for this position are as follows:
1. Maintaining client records on software programs such as TaxCalc, Xero, and QuickBooks, among others.
2. Preparing year-end accounts, associated tax computations, and other professional work based on client accounting records.
3. Compiling and submitting VAT returns.
4. Utilising MS Office and relevant accounting systems effectively.
5. Assisting with additional professional work as required.
6. Drafting client letters.
7. Meeting and liaising with clients when necessary.
8. Coordinating with HM Revenue & Customs.
9. Upholding high standards of customer service at all times.
Perks & benefits
Skills required
Requirements:
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
Qualifications required
A-Levels.
GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C including Maths and English.
Training you'll get
This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.
Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.
You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.
To pass this level you will need to study the following four units:
Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).
Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).
Business Awareness (BUAW).
Future prospects
Promotion within the company.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
