Employer description

Sarah Place Accountants Ltd are an accountancy practice based in Bury St Edmunds who specialise in accounts and taxation for a wide range of clients including small to medium sized businesses, sole traders, partnerships, and individuals. They are currently looking for an AAT Accounts Apprentice to join their team.

Main description

Main Duties:

• Supporting the team in providing an excellent service to our portfolio of clients where we provide accounting.
• Undertaking technical, on-the-job training that will enable you to gain an understanding of the basic aspects of accountancy
• Developing an understanding of our clients
• Assisting more experienced trainees in preparation of management and statutory accounts plus bookkeeping.
• Becoming familiar with the range of accounting software solutions Professional communication and (self) management
• Working as part of a team to undertake a variety of accountancy tasks for our diverse client base

Entry requirements

GCSE equivalent in Maths/English of 4-9 - Essential.

Skills required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Number skills
• Team working

Training to be Provided

The learner will be studying the Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Day release to West Suffolk College.
Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.

Things to consider

The job role includes a large amount of time on a computer and working as a team. Company pension scheme available, private dental care (after 6 months of employment), on site free parking, small friendly team.

Future Prospects

There will be future opportunities to continue studies further to ACCA/ATT if desired by the student.