CFAB Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

Description

Duties will include:

• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements:

You will support senior accountants in preparing financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. This involves organising financial data, performing calculations, and ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

• Bookkeeping and data entry:

You will be responsible for recording financial transactions accurately into accounting software, maintaining ledgers, and reconciling accounts. This includes processing invoices, expenses, and bank transactions.

• Assisting in the preparation of management accounts:

You may be involved in preparing regular management accounts for clients, which provide crucial financial information for decision-making purposes. This may involve analysing data, calculating key performance indicators, and creating reports.

• VAT returns and tax compliance:

You will support the team in preparing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations. This includes maintaining appropriate records, reconciling VAT accounts, and assisting with tax-related queries.

• General administrative tasks:

You will assist with general office administration, such as filing documents, managing correspondence, and maintaining client records.

• Developing professional knowledge:

As an apprentice, you will have opportunities to develop your professional knowledge and skills through on-the-job training, formal study, and guidance from experienced colleagues. You may attend training sessions, workshops, or seminars to enhance your understanding of accounting principles and practices.

• Client communication and support:

You may have direct contact with clients, answering queries, providing assistance, and maintaining positive relationships. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential in this role.