Accounts Junior / Apprentice

About Spurling Cannon

We're a forward-thinking firm of Chartered Certified Accountants with three offices across Kent. Founded in 2003, we have grown to become one of the largest independent accountancy practices in the county, supporting individuals, businesses, and not-for-profit organisations across the UK and Europe.

What is the Opportunity?

We're looking for someone to join our Small Business Division. This is a great opportunity for a school leaver or somebody looking to take their first steps into accountancy.

In this role, you’ll work with a varied portfolio of clients across a range of industries, carrying out bookkeeping duties and preparing VAT returns. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience, build strong client relationships and begin to develop your technical knowledge.

Job Description

• Process invoices and bank transactions, keeping financial records accurate and up to date.
• Prepare VAT returns for clients across a range of VAT schemes, using accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks.
• Build your client communication skills and, over time, become a friendly first point of contact for client queries.
• Liaise with HMRC when required in relation to client queries and enquiries.
• Stay organised, manage your workload and meet deadlines in a busy environment.

Experience

No previous experience is required – we're looking for someone who is keen to learn, has a positive attitude and is interested in building a career in accountancy. Previous customer service experience would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Working Arrangements

The working week: 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) 8:30 - 17:00.

Your principle working location will be King Arthurs Court, TN27 0JS.

Benefits you'll receive

• Fully funded training and study support (AAT)
• Study leave in addition to annual holiday
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays (plus your birthday and Christmas Eve off each year)
• Two paid volunteering days for a charity of your choice
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Dress down Friday - the last Friday of each month

Pay: From £24,785.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Paid volunteer time

Work Location: In person