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About the vacancy

An opportunity has arisen for a full-time office-based accounts apprentice to join our friendly team. We are offering a great opportunity to join a family run accountancy firm based in Oswaldtwistle.

  • Recording financial transactions
  • Supporting accountants with accounts preparation
  • Bookkeeping
  • Operating accountancy software
  • Data input
  • Payroll
  • Administration duties including telephone enquiries
  • Client liaison
  • Self-Assessment return preparation
  • Corporation tax return preparation

You will receive the following training:

Accounts Finance Assistant L2 Standard

This qualification requires college attendance one day a week.

What skills are we looking for?

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Qualifications

  • Essential : English (GCSE or equivalent - C/4 or above)
  • Essential : Maths (GCSE or equivalent - C/4 or above)

Outcome

We are looking for someone who shares our values and vision to complete the initial apprenticeship. We believe in helping people become the best they can be and succeed in their professional life.

The starting salary is £11,315.20 for 34 hours Monday to Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm.

The apprenticeship will run for 16 Months, starting on Monday, June 17 2024. Applications close on Friday, June 07 2024.

About the employer

Family-Owned Accountancy Practice operating on a farm in Oswaldtwistle. Over 500 clients ranging from sole traders to Limited companies and charities. Fully ACCA registered and qualified practice. Catherine Chadwick the partner has been practicing for over 20 years.

We are based at SANDY BEDS FARM, BROADFIELD, OSWALDTWISTLE, ACCRINGTON, BB5 3SE