Ref: HRJD
Job Title: Accounting Apprentice
Hours: 35hrs Full time (20% off the job training)
Holidays: 24 days per year plus bank holidays (FTE)
Reports to: Managing Director
Location: Stafford ST16
Based in Stafford, we’re a boutique Cloud IT consultancy with big ambitions and a passion for people.
We specialise in Xero Accounting, Unleashed Warehousing and Inventory Management, Shopify eCommerce, customised software development and software integrations.
We thrive on solving technical complexities , often embracing challenges that other consultancies shy away from.
Supporting our national and international client base, we’re at the forefront of Cloud Software integrations.
Our team members' wellness and happiness is of paramount importance to us. We provide small but important perks starting with a relaxed and friendly working environment. We understand that some of the smallest perks can make a big difference so no expense is spared on our refreshments and snacks!
In addition, we also pay a non-contractual monthly wellbeing allowance to support mental and physical wellbeing.
Overall, we have the time and the passion to treat our people and clients as individuals.
To acquire academic qualifications and work based experience to become a competent Accounting Technician with the ability to contribute to our team of professional analysts and consultants.
Reporting into the Managing Director with mentoring from an experienced consultant, you will work on live client projects. You will receive comprehensive on-the-job training and have the opportunity to work with experienced professionals to develop your skills and advance your career. Working with the projects team, you will deliver high-quality systems integrations to clients using software such as Unleashed, Xero, and A2X.
You will be required to be in contact with clients face-to-face, using video calls, over the phone, and via email.
Combined with the role, you will undertake an 18 month Level 3 AAT Bookkeeping Apprenticeship consisting of contextualised learning with a mixture of online, classroom events and workplace activities. You are accountable for attending all tuition sessions pertaining to your apprenticeship as well as submitting all coursework or assignments on time and any exams or tests including any revision time.
Working closely with the projects team, you will play an active role in client facing projects which will include bookkeeping, general accounts tasks and office administrative duties, handling client support queries on issues. And other ongoing tasks and responsibilities.
The apprenticeship and work based training combination will provide you with detailed insights in various aspects of the latest client based software and integrations. This role will include supporting a wide and varied client base in a fast moving agile environment.
A highly organised team player, you will have a personable and approachable manner with an eye for detail and a problem-solving mindset. You will need to be able to use your own initiative, follow processes and embrace technical problems as an interesting challenge.
No formal experience is required however the following skills would be advantageous: AAT Level 1 or 2 Accounts or Accounts Administration experience
GCSEs at grade C or above (or 4-9 in the new GCSE grading structure) essential for Maths & English
As an Accounting Apprentice, you will be a valued member of our team, and will have the opportunity to make a real impact on our business and our clients' businesses. If you are passionate about accounting, data and technology, looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to advance your career, we encourage you to apply.
To apply, complete the form below or send a covering letter, CV and salary expectations to po@outserveweb.co.uk