Trainee Accountant Apprentice (WIM Consulting Ltd)

WIM CONSULTING LIMITED

Ilford (IG6 2UE)

Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

Posted on 15 May 2025


Summary

We are a growing and dynamic accountancy firm providing a wide range of services to individuals, partnerships, and companies. Our focus is on delivering excellent client service, technical expertise, and professional development for our team. We are now seeking a motivated and ambitious Trainee Accountant to join our supportive and friendly team.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 14 July 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

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

  • Assisting in the preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies Assisting in the preparation and submission of VAT returns and management accounts.
  • Supporting with bookkeeping and data entry tasks using accounting software (such as Xero, QuickBooks, Freeagent).
  • Assisting in the preparation of personal and corporate tax returns.
  • Liaising with clients to request records and respond to queries.
  • Supporting the team in compliance and administrative duties as required Maintaining up-to-date and accurate client records.
  • Working towards professional accounting qualifications alongside your role Assist with on boarding clients on AMLCCC.

Where you'll work

37 New North Road
Ilford
IG6 2UE

Training

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

College or training organisation

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • 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.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSE's including English and Maths (grade Grade C and above)

A Level in:

A levels (grade (A*-C/9-4 or equivalent))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Microsoft Excel skills
  • Microsoft Word skills
  • Punctual

About this company

At WIM, we deliver top-tier accounting and taxation services across the UK, with a special focus on clients in Essex. Our goal is to empower businesses and equip them with the correct strategies and knowledge so that our clients make smarter decisions by leveraging modern technological solutions. We provide comprehensive support to streamline and automate your business processes, allowing you to concentrate on what you do best. Integrity, quality and efficiency are all examples of the core values that define our business. We have a quality focused workforce who are entirely disciplined to ensure your compliance with tax laws is coherent. Our team of qualified and experienced accountants are committed to delivering the best strategies and insights to support your business growth. With WIM, you can trust us to be your reliable partner in achieving business and financial success.

Company benefits

Pension will be provided as per the guidance from HMRC

After this apprenticeship

Qualified person will be offered full time Job.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320779.

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Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

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