Audit and Accounts Trainee Apprentice (Daly Hoggett & Co)
DALY HOGGETT & CO · LONDON, W1T 3HS
Assistant accountant (level 3)
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with audits, preparing financial statements, conducting financial analysis, and supporting accounts management. The role also involves working closely with senior staff on various client engagements to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records and reports.
The work
Please note:
We welcome applications from individuals who have already completed a Level 3 AAT qualification and are looking to further develop their skills through the Level 4 AAT or Level 4 ICAEW Apprenticeship.
The Role
The position is for a trainee accountant working within a small, friendly accounts department team based in our London office. It is a pathway to potentially becoming a fully qualified chartered accountant managing your own portfolio of clients.
As a trainee accountant you will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience across a wide range of accountancy functions including bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, accounts preparation and audit.
Studying towards your professional qualification, trainees are closely supported by seniors and managers as well as having direct exposure to the partners.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting with financial and management accounts preparation for Sole traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
- Assist with audit of financial statements as required
- Carrying out bookkeeping activities including journal postings and ledger reconciliations
- Processing client records accurately using Xero, QuickBooks and Sage plus other accounting software as required
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns
- Assisting with processing payroll and CIS submissions for c.30 companies
Training
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
Training provider: BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
What you come out with
Progression from trainee to assistant accountant and eventually to a fully qualified practice accountant.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Strong numerical skills
- Knowledge of Excel
- Microsoft Office applications
- Accuracy
- Ability to work independently
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE Maths and English 9-4 (A* to C)
Pay extras and benefits
- Auto-enrolment workplace pension plus participation in the firm's discretionary bonus scheme
- 20 days plus statutory bank holidays
£22,000 a year
The employer
We are a small, friendly firm of Chartered Accountants with offices in the West End of London. Established for over 50 years we provide a full range of accountancy and taxation services together with bespoke financial planning for our clients.
We have a wide and diverse client base covering a large number of business sectors. We pride ourselves that regardless of size or type, all our clients have access to a comprehensive range of business services from experienced professionals.
Workplace
- 5/11 MORTIMER STREET, LONDON, W1T 3HS