Accounts Assistant Apprentice

TAYLOR AND RUSSELL ACCOUNTANCY LIMITED

Apprenticeship Level 7
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About the Role

Taylor & Russell Accountancy Limited are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Assistant. In this role, you will support the team by undertaking a range of finance duties, whilst also helping to support clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience whilst working towards a Level 7 ACCA qualification.

The role will consist of taking charge of MTD for ITSA services to help clients stay compliant with the upcoming rules changes. The role is a varied one which will require the successful candidate to deal with people from across Taylor & Russell's office and will also include the preparation of statutory accounts. The successful candidate will also work alongside their VAT and Accounts departments.

Tasks will include:

  • Managing bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients using cloud-based software (e.g., Sage, Dext, Xero, QuickBooks)
  • Assisting clients with MTD ITSA compliance and submissions
  • Advising clients on best practices for maintaining accurate digital records
  • Preparing accounts and working closely with our accounts team
  • Liaising directly with clients to gather information, solve queries, and build strong relationships
  • Identifying ways to improve processes and enhance the client experience
  • You will also be expected to take on several VAT and Annual accounts jobs

Study support will be provioded whilst completing the qualification. Once completed a permernant role and possible role progressions will be available. 

About the Training

About the Employer

Founded in 2013, Taylor & Russell Accountancy Limited is a trusted accountancy firm based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. They provide a full range of accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, payroll, and self-assessment services to individuals, sole traders, partnerships, and small businesses across the UK. At Taylor & Russell, they pride themselves on delivering a friendly, personal service backed by professional expertise. Their goal is to make accounting straightforward and stress-free, allowing their clients to focus on growing their businesses.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Previous financial experience
  • Understanding of MTD ITSA
  • Proactive
  • Able to work independently
  • Accounting software knowledge
  • AAT qualified or similar
  • Excel skills

Training Provider

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Course/Training

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

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