Bookkeeping/ Accounts Apprentice

We are looking for an ambitious school or college leaver with excellent A-level results or equivalent qualification to join our agricultural team at our Twyning office.

This is a full-time vacancy.

The Role

We are looking for someone who is confident, has an interest in Finance and Accounting and is able to work in a team or on their own initiative.

The role requires excellent attention to detail and the ability and willingness to learn new skills.

The environment is relaxed but professional within a diligent and hardworking team.

Our broad knowledge between team members enables us to excel in most situations and makes a great environment learn and grow with.

Crowthers promotes career progression for those who wish to, with a number of our current Directors having trained and qualified within the firm.

The core role will include:

• Bookkeeping processing client records (manual and electronic) onto cloud software, reconciling bank accounts and other balance sheet items.
• Preparation of VAT returns and management accounts for review.
• Assistance with yearend accounts preparation for sole traders and partnerships as well as limited companies.
• Assistance with the preparation of personal tax returns, collating information and rental income and expenditure.
• Management of client records and correspondence including filing and scanning.
• Assisting in the completion of antimoney laundering checks.
• General assistance with any adhoc projects.
• Actively working alongside our chargeable team to provide an allround great customer service.
• Helping to ensure the office runs smoothly by helping to answer phone calls and running errands such as the banking, purchasing office supplies from the shops and other general office duties as required.

The Individual
We are looking for someone that is keen to work in a busy professional practice.

The individual should have the following qualities:

• Attention to detail with excellent organisation skills.
• Be proactive and enthusiastic.
• Excellent literacy and numerical skills.
• Be able to follow instructions and work to deadlines.
• Excellent typing skills and IT skills (particularly Word and Excel).
• Commitment and the desire to achieve and succeed.
• Excellent communication skills with clients, staff, and managers of all levels.

Qualifications Required

• A Levels grade C or above
• GCSE's 5/B or above, including Maths

Training
Full on the job training covering all aspects of the role will be provided.

Formal training in the form of an AAT apprenticeship will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom-based lessons, Live Online sessions or OnDemand.

An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and 20% of your time must be dedicated towards it.

Location
The role will be based in our office in the village of Twyning.

Working Hours
Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5pm and Friday 8.30am - 2.30pm

Job Types:
Full-time, Apprenticeship

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Onsite parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tewkesbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
One location

Application deadline: 11/03/2023

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