Apprentice Accountant

Role Overview

Derby based Accountants & Business Advisors, Bates Weston are recruiting two Trainee Accountants to assist in managing their client’s day to day accounting and finance requirements. Confidentiality, excellent organisational skills and accuracy are important for this position, as well as good client relations and the ability to communicate clearly.

Roles & Responsibilities

As part of this apprenticeship, you will learn to undertake the following duties:

All aspects of bookkeeping processes for clients
Preparation of VAT returns, reconciliation of control accounts and preparation of management accounts as required
Dealing with client queries in an efficient and professional manner
Effective communication both internally and externally on all information exchange systems
Ensuring a high level of customer service is provided to all clients
Actively work as part of the team
Undertaking administration and support duties as necessary

Why choose this company?

A competitive salary package is available to the successful candidate, with an excellent range of benefits, including 24 days holiday (+ bank hols), auto-enrolment pension, life assurance, discounted parking permits, social committee to organise regular events, paid volunteering days and flexitime. Bates Weston is a progressive firm of business advisors and chartered accountants with an extensive team of specialists operating under one roof. The firm provides services to the full spectrum of clients from corporate groups and owner-managers to the charities sector and private individuals. Our aim is to help our clients achieve their long term personal and commercial goals by providing one balanced central source of advice.

Bates Weston

Role Overview