Summary

By joining us as an apprentice you will be able to study for your professional qualifications whilst working as part of a team for clients as groups, companies and sole traders as well as gaining auditing experience. We will fully support your tuition fees to study towards the appropriate qualifications and provide paid time off for study days.

Part of your role will involve assisting in the day-to-day financial activities, these will include but are not limited to preparation of year-end financial accounts and tax returns, monthly or quarterly VAT returns, management accounts and other data entry support for clients.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with financial and management accounts preparation for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
• Assisting with managing client expectations and deadlines
• Assisting with the preparation of personal and business tax returns
• Carrying out bookkeeping activities including journal postings and ledger reconciliations
• Processing client records accurately using Xero, QuickBooks and other accountancy software such as IRIS
• Preparation of VAT returns and management accounts
• Assisting with general administrative duties including meeting and greeting clients, filing, answering the telephone and supporting the team to meet deadlines as required

Employment

Employer

Stephenson Smart (East Anglia) Ltd are a well-established firm of accountants, based in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire; with offices in King’s Lynn, Fakenham, Gorleston, Acle, Wisbech, March and Downham Market. We have more than 140 dedicated staff spread across the organisation. Our teams include highly qualified individuals who provide a helpful, professional, honest and caring service to our clients, to help them navigate their business and personal finances.

Training Provider

Training To Be Provided

• Apprentices will usually begin with AAT Level 3 which may include some Level 2 AAT Bookeepping modules if appropriate
• Training will take place in Norwich or Cambridge at a dedicated study centre
• Study / training days at this level are generally once a week for a few weeks at a time and dates are given in advance for the duration of the course
• There may be a few weeks with no study depending on the qualification

How To Apply

To learn more about this apprenticeship vacancy, and for instructions on how to apply, please view the vacancy on the GOV.UK Find An Apprenticeship Service.