Haines Watts is looking to hire a Business Services Assistant (Accounts Apprentice) for their business services team! With a great starting salary, benefits and job activities, this role is ideal for an individual who is keen on joining the accountancy sector. Assisting with bookkeeping on Cloud or traditional software packages, reconciling control accounts and investigating differences.

Your role will be to work with the team and clients to provide support with matters arising during the year and at year-end. Whilst a technical role, communication skills are important to discuss matters in plain English with clients on a timely basis. Examples of day to day activities will include:

Assisting with bookkeeping on Cloud or traditional software packages, reconciling control accounts and investigating differences
Assisting in the preparation of management accounts and year-end statutory accounts
Assisting in the preparation of Corporation Tax VAT returns, including supporting schedules and analysis
Attend meetings with clients, via Teams/Zoom or in the office
Assisting with any ad-hoc work required by other teams

The Business Services role is offering a competitive salary and combines work experience with getting a professional qualification. Fully paid study support will take you to completion of your AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting. Haines Watts is growing and we expect that there will be opportunities across all departments depending on your interests and skills. The profession will be seeing lots of changes due to advances in technology which will also create new and exciting opportunities.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Fully paid study support will take you to completion of your AAT Level 4 Diploma in Accounting.

Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard, which include:

Level 2 AAT qualification (if required)
Level 3 AAT qualification
Functional skills in English, maths, and ICT (if applicable)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
Progression to level 4 AAT

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Full time role with the company, possible further qualifications.

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Entrepreneurial

Employer Name

HAINES WATTS (LANCASHIRE) LLP

About the employer

Haines Watts is a Top 15 group of entrepreneurial accountants and business advisors. They support over 35,000 companies and business owners around the UK, which gives clients access to a huge amount of business expertise and knowledge.

They offer a wide range of Core and Advisory services. They are passionate about these values which guide staff on a day-to-day basis and create the culture that is at the heart of how they deliver their services.

There are a number of apprentices in the office who help each other develop their skills and knowledge.

Training provider

THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant (level 3)

How to apply?

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Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Business Services Apprentice Advanced Level 3 (A level)