Apprentice Accountant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Tired of the same old boring routine? Kickstart your career in finance with real-world training as an Apprentice Accountant at our Manchester office!
We're looking for bright, ambitious, talented Apprentices who are ready to take the first step in their accounting career. Forget the monotony of the classroom, at our office you'll be getting hands-on experience working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.
As an Apprentice Accountant, you'll have the opportunity to work on real projects and gain exposure to a variety of responsibilities like VAT, accounts, personal tax, and payroll. You'll be preparing VAT returns, accounts for sole traders and limited companies, simple tax computations, and personal tax computations. Plus, you'll be communicating with clients by phone and email, and using Xero and Excel to check financial records. And you will be introduced to our artificial intelligence tools to ensure your skills are bang up to date.
We're looking for someone who is tech-savvy, has great communication skills, is hardworking, motivated, and a team player. As a full-time employee, you'll enjoy benefits like extra leave, casual dress, company events, a company pension, discounted or free food, flexitime, life insurance, and the option to work from home.
We have limited places, don't miss out on an exception life changing career opportunity.
At Jack Ross Chartered Accountants, we're all about opportunities. Our goal is to build trust in society and solve important problems for our clients, helping them tackle business challenges and improve how they work. We have opportunities across all areas of our practice for school, college leavers and graduates.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £286.81 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Life insurance
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
We are limiting visitors to the office. Temperature checks take place at the entrance. Work surfaces are wiped down regularly, staff are provided with face masks and face shields. Social distancing is mandatory and few staff in the office.
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 05/02/2023
Reference ID: AdminAug22
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Accountant roles across Jack Ross Chartered Accountants'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 General.
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 £7 - £7 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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