Job Description Duties consist of but are not limited to the following: 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 Assisting with payroll activities for numerous clients. Company secretarial, confirmation statements and companies house forms Answering inbound calls and directing accordingly General admin duties where required Skills Required Communication skills IT skills Organisation skills Customer care skills Training Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. We help build meaningful careers that give individuals security, satisfaction, and purpose – and in turn help organisations and wider industry meet the challenges of a changeable operating environment. On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained your Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician (Level 4). Prospects Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the Apprenticeship.