Apprentice Accountant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Daily tasks
- Assisting in preparing financial statements, reports and information
- Completing clients VAT return
- Preparing small business accounts
- Preparing tax returns for businesses and individuals
- Assistance with the preparation of payrolls
- Liaising with clients on a regular basis
- Assisting clients to utilise accounting software correctly and efficiently
Must have
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- High attention to detail
- Follow instructions accurately
- Organisation skills
- Work well as part of a team
- IT literate (Word, Excel)
- Confident
- Friendly and approachable
- Open minded and accepting of change
- Punctual and reliable
- A positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Hard working
- Attention to detail
Benefits
- Fully supportive team, allowing you to grow into the role
- College support to study the AAT Qualification and then ACCA Qualification
- Progression to part of accounting team
- Free onsite parking
- Close to local bus and train routes
- Easily accessible with little traffic congestion
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Preston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/06/2023
Expected start date: 03/07/2023
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 Robin Oatridge & Co Limited'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 £10,500 - £10,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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