Assistant Accountant Apprentice
TaxAssist - Hertford · Hertford, SG14 1EX
Assistant accountant (level 3)
To build a long-term career in practice, gain exposure to a wide range of clients, and develop towards professional qualifications.
The work
- Reconcile bank transactions using cloud accounting software.
- Review and process invoices, receipts and financial records using digital document management systems.
- Assist with bookkeeping for a variety of clients.
- Support the preparation of VAT and MTD returns and management accounts.
- Help prepare year-end accounts and working papers.
- Assist with payroll processing and payroll journals.
- Respond to client queries by email and telephone in a professional manner.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with firm procedures.
- Support senior accountants with ad-hoc assignments and client projects.
Training
You will work towards the Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard, with training delivered by Solveway alongside your role.
Training provider: SOLVEWAY LIMITED
What you come out with
Career development opportunities within practice, develop towards professional qualifications.
What they are looking for
- Presentation skills
- Organisation skills
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Creative
- Patience
- Logical
- Administrative skills
- Customer care skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE English 4
- Desired · GCSE Maths 4
The employer
TaxAssist Accountants Hertford is a local accountancy practice led by FCCA-qualified accountant Verka Hammond. Based in Parliament Square, the practice supports small businesses and individual clients with accounts, tax returns, bookkeeping, payroll and business advice. As part of the nationwide TaxAssist network, the team combines a personal, approachable service with wider specialist support, helping clients understand their finances and grow their businesses.
Workplace
- 19-21 Parliament Square, Hertford, Herts, SG14 1EX