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Bookkeeping Apprentice job in Leeds, no experience required, paying between £15-20k

Bennett & Game are delighted to be representing one of Yorkshire's leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants, who, due to increased growth and demand, are looking to expand their team, onboarding a bookkeeping apprentice.

This role is well suited to school leavers, college leavers, university graduates, or people looking to transition their career into accounting. For the right candidate they are able to pay a starting salary of £15-20k, offering hybrid working, health benefits, company pension, free parking, and 25 days holiday.

The right candidate must be enthusiastic, positive, self-motivated, and passionate for accounting. Personality and interpersonal skills alongside a willingness to learn are most important for this position.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to gain on-the-job experience, in a progressive and forward-thinking environment, as well as enrolling in the AAT apprenticeship scheme.

Bookkeeping Apprentice Job Overview

Bookkeeping and VAT returns for various size companies
Maintaining financial records using spreadsheets and accounting software
Contacting HMRC on behalf of clients
Occasional payroll support
Client Interaction - Communicate with clients to gather financial information and resolve basic queries
Use of accounting software - Learn to use accounting software such, Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage
Administrative duties - Help with general office tasks
Engage with on-the-job training - Working with managers and seniors to develop your skills, always being open and responsive to feedback and assistance

Bookkeeping Apprentice Job Requirements

5 GCSE's grades 9 - 4 including Maths and English
No previous experience is required
Positive and hardworking attitude
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to be able to speak to clients to discuss queries and advice
No requirement for VISA sponsorship
Able to commute to Leeds
UK Education

Bookkeeping Apprentice Salary & Benefits

£15,000 - £20,000 per annum
Full time hours (potential for part time)
25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays
Hybrid Working
AAT Study Package, if required
Health benefits plan
Company Pension Plan
Friendly, social and supportive culture, including partnerships with different charities each year
Free parking on site and close to Horsforth train station

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer