Accountancy Apprentice

Robson Laidler; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional accounting firm is seeking an Audit and Accounting Trainee to join their Newcastle team. This full-time position involves assisting in audits, preparing company accounts, and gaining insights into healthcare finance. Candidates should possess a growth mindset and have strong GCSE results in English and Maths. This role offers benefits like 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, birthday leave, flexible hours, and opportunities for personal growth. Interested applicants should submit their CV to the provided email address.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Flexible working hours

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• Must pass all exams required for the role.
• Good knowledge of double entry accounting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completing audit testing during engagements.
• Prepare company accounts and support business owners with VAT returns.
• Process financial information and assist in bookkeeping for healthcare team.

Skills

Growth mindset

Positive behavioural characteristics

Client focus

Team player

Education

GCSE grades 5 or above in English

GCSE grades 6 or above in Maths

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job Overview

As an Audit and Accounting Trainee at Robson Laidler, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the exciting worlds of audit, business innovation, and healthcare finance. This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to be part of something truly extraordinary, where your skills and talents will be nurtured and developed to their fullest potential. We are not just about numbers; we are about people.

Technical Responsibilities

Assist in Audit engagements – you will gain an understanding of audit sufficient to allow for the completion of audit testing.

Support Business Innovation – you will be involved in the preparation of company accounts where you will also support business owners with VAT returns and book-keeping. You will also develop an understanding of double entry accounting and of software systems such as Xero.

Assist the Healthcare accounting team – you will be involved in processing financial information, supporting the team with preparing working papers, and completing basic book-keeping. You will have opportunities to develop Xero skills and will gain an insight and understanding of the niche accounting area of GPs and Dentists.

Cultural Responsibilities

You will:

• Have a growth mindset
• Have positive behavioural characteristics
• Have the ability to create real connections
• Be client focussed and always do the right thing for them
• Have the grit and resilience to do what is right – even when it may be difficult
• Be motivated to be the best you can be
• Have the ability to spot opportunities to develop the business
• Seek greatness every day
• Help leave a positive impact in all your actions
• Be a team player

What you can expect from us:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (FTE). Additional holidays will accrue from your third year of being in our team
• Your birthday off each year to do something special
• A Better Health at work policy with numerous health activities and campaigns throughout the year
• Four Day Working Week and Flexible Working Hours – on successful completion of probation.
• Paid time off to volunteer and help the community in a way you are passionate about
• Be part of a company that values growth, learning, and innovation.

Qualifications

GCSE grades 5 or above in English and 6 or above in Maths

You will be expected to pass all exams.

Hours of Work

Permanent, Full Time – 36.5 hours

Location

Newcastle, Durham and Teesside.

For more information or to apply for this role, please tell us why you would like to be part of our team and forward your CV to:

[e-mail]

Interviews will take place from: w/c 13 th April