Aubrey & Co are an independent established Accountancy Practice based in Ross-on-Wye. They provide accounting and taxation services to all sizes and type of businesses and individuals mainly in Ross-on-Wye and the surrounding area of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Forest of Dean but also further afield into Wales and as far away as London.
The company has experience of employing apprentices and have a proven training approach that compliments the apprenticeship standard and fully support off the job training including college days studying for the AAT qualification. They also ensure they give all the necessary experience to enable the recognised Accountancy qualification and the Apprenticeship End Point Assessment are successfully attained.
The role:
The work involves the preparation of year-end financial accounts and HM Revenue and Customs tax returns for sole traders, partnerships, Limited Companies and Landlords using records provided by clients. These records might be a carrier bag full of paper invoices or information might be electronically received.
The type of tasks undertaken will include:
- Using book keeping software packages both data entry and interpreting results
- Using spreadsheets
- Sorting through client’s paperwork to obtain information required
- Writing reports/notes for the manager to advise them about the figures and anomalies or queries you have identified
- Emailing clients where appropriate
- Answering the telephone to clients when appropriate
- Assisting in reception/answering the door to visitors
- Assisting other members of the team and as when required
This position gives variety because every task is different because every client is different.
Full training will be given and tasks undertaken will progress in complexity as experience develops.
Desired skills:
- Excellent communication skills are essential.
- Required to be able to work independently (with supervision) but also must be a team player.
- Attention to detail is important.
- Must be flexible in approach and have a “can do” approach as no new task is ever exactly the same as the one completed before.
- Basic knowledge in use of Microsoft Office programmes particularly Excel and generally confident with using IT is desirable.
Desired personal qualities:
- Must be organised and methodical in approach to problem solving.
- Must be friendly and approachable.
- Must be professional in appearance and manner.
- Confidentiality and integrity will be critical qualities
Desired qualifications:
- Strong GCSE passes especially English and Maths required.
- Good projected passes at A Level required.
Future prospects?
- The position to be filled is a permanent role for the right applicant. Aubrey & Co.’s aim is for the Level 2 apprentice to remain in their employment and progress to complete the Level 3 and Level 4 apprenticeships (and therefore achieve full AAT qualification).
For more information about the vacancy or to apply, please contact Tracie Durant on durantt@hlcollege.ac.uk or 07974 966 198.
