Accountancy Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 11,000; Full time

Job description

Launch Your Accounting Career with Our Award-Winning Tax Team!

We're not your typical accounting firm! Ultra Tax is a vibrant, friendly team that's shaking up the accounting world with our "Tax Team of the Year 2024/25" award. We work with a wide range of clients including Ltd companies, landlords, contractors, & even social media influencers!

Wage: £10,649.60 a year

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm (college day Thursday) Friday: 9am - 1pm - 32 hours a week

Possible start date: Thursday 27 March

Duration: 1 year 3 months

Positions available: 2

Work: As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work

What you'll be learning & doing:

• Assisting with financial data entry and basic bookkeeping
• Working with sales and purchase ledgers
• Supporting the team with routine accounting duties
• Learning to use industry-standard accounting software
• Helping with calculations and payment records
• Contributing to maintaining accurate financial records
• Developing client communication skills.

Supporting various services including:

• Assistance with Regulatory Financial Requirements
• Assistance with Financial Accounts
• VAT Return Preparation
• Bookkeeping
• Assistance with Preparation of Tax Computations

Where you'll work

The Old Brewery, Castle Eden, Hartlepool, TS27 4SU

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3) - Equal to A level

• 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.

Your training plan

By completing this apprenticeship you will receive:

• Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard.
• AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

This will be delivered once a week in college.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE in English (grade 4 / C and above)
• GCSE in Maths (grade 4 / C and above)
• AAT (grade Pass)

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

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Initiative

About this company

At Ultra Tax Ltd, we pride ourselves on being one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in the UK, renowned for our unbeatable prices and exceptional client retention rate. Founded in January 2023, we have quickly risen to prominence as the North East's leading accountants and proudly serve as the front-of-shirt sponsor for Hartlepool United's away kit for the 24/25 season. Our commitment to excellence has earned us 100% client satisfaction and glowing five-star reviews, setting us apart in the competitive accounting landscape.

Company benefits

Amazing Benefits Package:

• Half-day Fridays (9.00am - 1.00pm) - early weekend starts!
• Birthday day off
• Christmas shutdown period
• Free parking
• Onsite Italian restaurant discount
• Commission opportunities
• Clear progression path

After this apprenticeship

Your development:

• Fully funded AAT Level 3 apprenticeship
• Hands-on experience with real clients
• Dedicated mentor support
• Opportunity to grow with an award-winning firm
• Access to industry-standard accounting software training
• Experience with diverse client base

Contact Information

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EAST DURHAM COLLEGE
Emma Norbury
[e-mail]
01915185587

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308171.

Apply now. Closes in 10 days (Friday 21 March at 11:59pm).