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Practice Finance and Administration Apprentice Tax Accountants (Bucks & Herts) Ltd

Are you looking to build a long-term career in finance and administration? Start your career with a Level 2 apprenticeship with Tax Assist Accountants and our apprenticeship provider. You will gain valuable workplace experience whilst working towards you AAT L2 qualification.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 27 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,000.00

    Starting Salary is £14,000 - £18,000 per annum dependant on current experience.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 08:30am to 5pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    25 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000126226

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The key duties of the post are as follows:

  • Answer telephone calls, emails, front office reception enquiries and arrange meetings in a timely, courteous and efficient manner
  • Support practice banking, credit control and supplier payment activities accurately posting transactions to practice and client records
  • Accurately update and maintain client records and database applications
  • Manage client onboarding/closing procedures, liaising with client partners & office managers to ensure completed in an accurate and timely manner
  • Support digital document management and scanning activities
  • Support marketing and brand awareness duties including developing and delivering key seasonal client campaigns
  • Support the project management of key annual projects such as the annual fee review and fee protect and any other ongoing projects relating to system/database maintenance
  • Support maintenance of practice compliance activities including anti-money laundering and due diligence checks.
  • Produce reports on behalf of the senior management team in collating weekly KPI’s to work towards the HRHB team and client partner portfolio targets for the financial year
  • Complete all Tax Assist Academy Practice Administration courses

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2)

  • Bookkeeping transactions
  • Bookkeeping controls
  • Elements of costing
  • Using accounting software
  • Work effectively in finance
  • Foundation Certificate Synoptic Assessment
  • Apprentices without Level 1 English and maths will need to achieve this level and taken the test for level 2 prior to taking their end point assessment

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

After successfully achieving the AAT Level 2 qualification, the candidate will be considered for the Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship training and/or the opportunity to progress to a more senior level with the firm and a career within accountancy.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade A*-C/9-4) Desired

About the employer

At TaxAssist Accountants, we know that our people are key to the success of our company. We hire people who are talented, career driven and who embrace our values of delivering excellent client service through collaborative teamwork.

Employer

Tax Accountants (Bucks & Herts) Ltd

Address

7 Penn Road

Hazlemere

High Wycombe

HP15 7LN

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Training

Training provider

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

Contact

Caroline Coan

carolinecoan@solveway.co.uk

01438340121

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 27 Feb 2023