Ismail, a former Bury College Accounting Apprentice, recently returned to the college to share his remarkable learning journey with current learners.
About the employer
Tax Plus is an established, independent firm of chartered accountants and business consultants based in Ramsbottom, Bury.
A base in Ramsbottom, Bury makes Tax Plus ideally situated to support clients in Bury, Bolton and across Greater Manchester. Our outer Manchester cost base gives us a significant competitive advantage compared to central Manchester accountants.
Our greatest strength is our ability to provide a personalised service to deal with the accountancy and tax affairs of small and medium sized owner managed businesses. We have an experienced team of qualified accountants and consultants enabling us to give comprehensive and varied advice.
Up to date information technology and leading computer programmes are used to process accounts and tax returns efficiently and effectively and to speed communications.
About the vacancy
There is an immediate start for a Finance apprentice. We are looking for an Accounts L2 candidate. We are looking to invest in an apprentice who wants to progress and grow in a company that can offer excellent long-term career progression.
- Preparation of Annual Accounts from start to finish, including company Tax Returns
- Completion of personal Tax Returns
- Payroll processing
- Bookkeeping, including VAT Returns and reconciliations
- Use of Accountancy software (Xero, Quickfile, QuickBooks)
- Ad hoc responsibilities
- Potential for other areas of Accountancy (R&D claims, Independent Examinations, Management Accounts).
You will receive the following training:
Accounts Finance Assistant Apprentice L2.
This qualification requires college attendance one day per week.
What skills are we looking for?
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential : English (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)
- Essential : Maths (GCSE - C/4 or above or equivalent)
Outcome
On completion of the L2 Accounts Apprenticeship, we are offering the right person a long-term career and a permanent position.
The starting salary is £15,392 a year for 37 hours Monday to Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm. Friday hours are 8.30am – 4.30pm with a 30min lunch..
The apprenticeship will run for 1 Year 4 Months.
We are based at 11 Bridge Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9AB
Please do not contact the employer directly, all applications and enquiries for the advertised vacancy should be made via Bury College.
If you wish to apply for multiple vacancies, please do so from the main Live Vacancies page here.
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