- GMFJ Reference
255159
- Wages
£6.40 p/h
- Hours
37.00 per week
- Date Posted
24/10/2024
- Start Date
06/12/2024
- Approx. Duration
15 months
- Location
Leeds
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Accountancy
- Opportunity Type
Intermediate Level 2
- Apprenticeship Standard
Accounts or finance assistant (ST0608)
- Employer
SMH BCL Accountants
Description
Job duties include:
Assisting managers with a portfolio of clients including assistance with:
- Preparation of annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
- VAT Returns.
- Corporation tax returns.
- Personal tax returns.
- Partnership tax returns.
- Client Bookkeeping.
- Preparation of P11ds.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan Financial on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: 255159)
Company website : https://smh.group/bcl-accountants/
- Excellent numeracy skills.
- Good IT skills.
- GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C.
Foundation covers the basic principles of accountancy, and is your starting point if you’ve never studied accountancy before. You’ll learn the basic principles of accountancy, such as double-entry bookkeeping, costing and preparing financial statements, as well as how to use accountancy software.
This level is ideal if you’re new to accountancy and finance, have previously worked in an accounts department, or are looking to change your career into Accountancy.
To pass this level, you'll be examined on five units. All assessments are computer-based exams (CBE). The area you will cover include:
- Bookkeeping transactions.
- Bookkeeping controls.
- Elements of costing.
- Using accounting software.
- Foundation Synoptic Assessment.
Training will be provided either via classroom or remote sessions. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of their time towards it.
- Desire to learn.
- Attention to detail.
- Good time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
- Ability to prioritise and organise.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Good record keeping skills.
A successful apprentice may be offered a permanent position and progress with their studies.
Benefits include:
- 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
- Company pension scheme.
Working hours - 8:15am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:15am to 4:00pm Friday (45 mins for lunch)