APPRENTICE ACCOUNTANT
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Position Overview & Specifications
APPRENTICE ACCOUNTANT
Hours: 37.5 per week
Division/Department: Accounts
Reporting to: Accounting Manager
Location: Head Office, Caton Road, Lancaster
Organisational Profile
The company is a well-established accountancy firm based in Lancaster, providing accounting services to 2,800+ clients via cloud accounting software. The company offer a high-quality service in Bookkeeping, Accounts, Payroll, VAT Returns and Tax Services, as well as offering a wealth of knowledge and advice. ICS Accounting is located just off the M6 at Junction 34, making it an ideal location for commuting, including from Preston, Blackpool or Kendal.
Position Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and talented individual. The role will involve supporting a team of accountants that are responsible for the delivery of services to a portfolio of clients.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Supporting the accounts team
- Assisting with bank reconciliations.
- Preparing data to contribute to the filing of VAT returns.
- Double entry bookkeeping.
- Completion of P11d forms.
- Updating of tax codes on the accounting software.
- Administration of clients on CRM systems and accounting software.
- Dealing with HMRC in regard to queries and correspondence.
- Customer service - answering telephone calls and emails and dealing with queries and complaints.
Essential Qualifications and Skills
- To undertake to study towards AAT, ACA, ACCA or equivalent experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- IT Skills with competent use of word and excel.
- Excellent timekeeping and management ability with the ability to prioritise workload to ensure all tasks are carried out on a daily basis and all deadlines are met.
- To be motivated and enthusiastic.
- Attention to detail.
- To be able to work to individual and team targets.
- To be able to solve problems and provide a professional, punctual and accurate service to clients.
- To be ambitious and proactive.
- To have a client-focused attitude and commercial awareness within the firm.
Future Opportunities
- Potential to move into a full-time position as a trainee accountant.
- Further accounting training options such as ACA or ACCA.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Accounting & Tax
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for APPRENTICE ACCOUNTANT roles across ICS Accounting's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Accounting & Tax.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,917 - £32,917 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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