Responsibilities
* Management of monthly clients.
* Provide clients with a full range of accounts, VAT and taxation services.
* Prepare the annual accounts of limited and non-limited company status clients and input the data into Iris/CCH.
* Produce final draft accounts and tax computations for review.
* Assist with the personal tax department as and when required.
* Organise workload to ensure most efficient use of time.
* Plan and delegate work to ensure efficient production of accounts, and VAT returns.
* Ensure work is carried out in accordance with our systems.
* Dealing with correspondence.
* Ensure all deadline dates are monitored to avoid clients being fined or charged interest/penalties.
* Train, develop and manage those team members reporting to you to maximise their performance.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of systems through own experience and participation in introducing new systems.
* Keep up to date with legislation and regulations to enable you to give quality advice to our clients.
* Notify clients of any deficiencies in their records and assist clients to improve their book-keeping systems.
* Any other reasonable duties as requested from time to time.
Training and Qualifications
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT. This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.
Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.
You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.
To pass this level you will need to study the following four units:
* Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
* Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).
* Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).
* Business Awareness (BUAW).
You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and discussion with supporting portfolio.
Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate time to off the job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.
Qualifications required
* GCSEs grades 9/A* - 6/B including Maths and English.
* Completed A-levels.
Skills required
* Be technically competent.
* Demonstrate why they want a career in accountancy. Previous experience not required.
Prospects
Support with ACCA or ACA studies after AAT, move to Semi senior to senior accountant managing a portfolio of clients. No limitation on future career within a top 50 firm of accountants.
Qualification / Standard
ST0002 Assistant accountant
Duration 18 months
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