Accounts Assistant (Apprenticeship)
Our Accounts Assistant apprenticeship offers an opportunity to develop valuable skills, enjoy a challenging hands-on experience and learn from exceptional people, all while you work towards gaining the AAT qualification and earn a full-time salary.
Through our in-house Academy you will receive extensive ongoing technical training and support, which will provide you with an understanding of not only how to prepare bookkeeping, VAT returns and tax computations but also how these elements form an important part of the service we provide to our clients.
Support will also be provided by our experienced management team, together with having a buddy in the form of a member of our existing team, who you can lean on for any additional support you may need as you settle into your role.
Responsibilities
- Supporting on a portfolio of clients throughout the year; managing timetables/expectations, anticipating costs, raising fee invoices
- Preparation of year end and management accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies (including those under FRS102, 1A and 105)
- Preparation of bookkeeping and VAT Returns
- Assisting in the preparation of tax computations
- Utilising and promoting the use of cloud technology within our client base including the conversion of existing clients
- Preparing client deliverables and acting as an ambassador for the business
- Assisting the team through the preparation of annual returns and regularly reviewing filing deadlines
- Work with other service lines to the benefit of the client including referring opportunities where relevant and minimising risk (to both the business and the client)
- Responsible for dealing with ad-hoc enquiries and provision of other accounts, tax and office support as required
About you
- Minimum B to C grade A levels, or equivalent level of qualification (achieved or predicted to achieve)
- Prior experience using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Outlook) would be advantageous, but training will be provided
- Commitment and willingness to learn
- Ability to think analytically
What's on offer?
- Competitive salary
- AAT study support
- 172.5 hours (23 days) holiday
- Flexible bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Group Life Assurance x 3
- On-site parking (York & Scarborough)
- Company bonus scheme
- Career pathway
- Pension scheme
- Regular social events
- Friendly and inclusive working environment
Please send all CVs to recruitment@fortus.co.uk
Application closing date: 30 November 2026
Start date: 16th August 2027
For more information or to apply please email recruitment@fortus.co.uk