Responsibilities
We have an opportunity, in our growing Watford office, for a committed and reliable candidate to engage as an Accountancy Apprentice with TaxAssist Accountants (Watford). You will have access to a wide range of accountancy experiences and in-house training while also completing your AAT studies. You will learn about various aspects of accounting as well as skills related to how businesses work.
Duties will include:
- General Administration
- Taking client phone calls daily & greeting clients
- Bookkeeping
- Monthly Payroll
- VAT
- Personal Tax
- Tasks involving corporation tax and personal tax
- Analysis of business information such as costs and income
- Reviewing financial statements
Future Prospects
- Once the apprentice has established themselves, we are happy to promote them in-house to an accountancy position and have successfully done this with our former apprentices who are now our accountants
Reality Check
Though the job is located primarily in Watford, the apprentice will also be required to work and travel to our offices in Barnet/Borehamwood too.
Skills Required
- Harding working & focused
- High attention to detail
- Organised
- Experience in customer service
The suitable candidate will have a minimum of 1 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN AN ACCOUNTING PRACTICE & be able to complete the following tasks:
- Payroll
- Personal Tax Returns
- VAT Return
Qualities Required
- Ability to work under pressure, multi-task and cope with changing priorities
- Friendly and a team player
- Punctual
Qualifications Required
- A minimum 4 GCSEs C/4 and above including maths, English and ICT (or equivalents)
Training Provided
- AAT Level 4
- Professional Accountant Apprenticeship level 4 standard
- Functional Skills in maths and English if required
