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This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wishing to launch their career in accountancy. The position will include both practical and theoretical training whilst studying for your AAT qualification under an apprenticeship agreement.Peplows is an award-winning firm of Chartered Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers.

We are looking for an apprentice to join our growing firm from July/August 2023 onwards.

Studying for Level 3 AAT apprenticeship qualification will provide the fundamentals of bookkeeping and accounting. It is a fully funding course involving day release to Exeter College.

However, the real value of an apprenticeship undertaken at Peplows is the time gaining valuable work experience alongside the rest of the team in providing a range of accounting, bookkeeping, taxation and payroll services to our clients. The exact duties and responsibilities of the position will vary according to the location and department.

Typical duties include:

• Recording financial transactions using a variety of software including Xero and Sage
• Collating and processing tax information to provide a draft tax return for review and approval
• Producing draft sets of accounts ready to be reviewed and approved
• Processing payroll and Pension Auto Enrolment
• Processing correspondence for clients, HMRC and other third parties.
• Further duties and responsibilities of similar level as required.

Hours: 38.25 per week

About the employer:
Peplows is an independent firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants and Business Advisers which has been providing effective business solutions to SMEs in the South West and beyond for over 80 years.

Requirements and Prospects:

• Ability to take responsibility for prioritising workloads and meeting deadlines
• Accurate, methodical and inquisitive approach to work
• Strong ICT skills including a good working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Motivated and highly effective whether working independently or as part of a team
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude

The successful candidate will have the potential opportunity to become a permanent member of the department.

Training Provided:
1 day at College per week and training whilst working.

Additional Information:

9am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm on Friday with 45 mins lunch. 1 day at College (Future Skills Centre) per week.