Are you ready to launch your career in finance with a friendly, forward-thinking team? ICW Accountancy Ltd is a family‑run business based in Lanark, known for our strong, efficient, and experienced team who truly care about what we do.
We provide accounts, tax, business advisory, and support services to a wide range of businesses and individuals - helping them achieve success through expert guidance, smart technology, and a genuine understanding of their needs. Our approach is personal, professional, and progressive, and we're proud of the value we create for our clients every day.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for an enthusiastic Office Support Apprentice to join our expanding team. No previous experience is needed – just a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn, and a genuine interest in numbers and business.
Responsibilities
* Provide a professional first point of contact for callers, routing them accurately and efficiently.
* Become a systems expert and learn and use accounting software such as ClearBooks and Dext to process financial data.
* Using ClearBooks which is a Cloud‑based accounting software for creating invoices and generating financial reports such as profit & loss and balance sheets.
* Using Dext which is a cloud‑based data capture and bookkeeping automation tool used for receipts and invoiced and extracting data using AI.
* Support the delivery of accurate and timely financial information for clients.
* Use collaborative technology such as the IRIS Practice Management system to store and maintain financial data.
* Use Excel to track spreadsheets, apply basic formulas, and monitor income and expenditure and record and manage purchase and sales transactions in line with company procedures.
* Use Outlook and other tools to communicate professionally with colleagues, clients, and suppliers.
* Support the wider team with administrative and financial tasks as required.
* Work with a variety of financial documents and data sources.
* Perform bookkeeping tasks for clients using different accounting platforms.
Desirable skills
* Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn.
* Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel.
* Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
* Well‑organised with good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
* Self‑motivated, dependable, and able to work independently.Friendly, honest, and a supportive team player.
Salary
£14,918.80 – £19,760 per annum (depending on age)
Working hours
38 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm, Friday 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Benefits
* Both formal and on‑the‑job training.
* Working in a friendly and progressive environment, within a multi‑disciplinary team.
* Exciting development opportunities available where you can build your knowledge in many of the sectors in which we operate.
* Learn to use software packages such as ClearBooks and Dext.
* An experienced Chartered Accountant to support your development.
* Supportive team environment.
* Generous holidays including bank holidays
* A contribution‑based pension scheme
Future prospects
90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.
Important information
This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one‑to‑one support.
Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day‑to‑day role.
On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognisable qualification at SCQF Level 6.
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Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.
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