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Apprentice Finance Assistant at FOREST PHOENIX ACCOUNTANCY LTD


Company : Gloucestershire College


Location : Cinderford, England


Created : 2025-08-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Closes in 11 days (Thursday 14 August 2025 at 11:59pm) We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Apprentice to join our Personal Tax Department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in finance and accounting. The role will include supporting the team with bookkeeping tasks, data entry and contributing to preparing and processing personal tax returns. Hours Monday to Thursday – 09:00am to 17:00pm.Friday – 09:00am to 16:00pm. 34 hours a weekMonday 1 September 2025 Duration 1 year 3 months1 WorkMost of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at workDuties of the role will include: Assist with day-to-day bookkeeping duties. Input and maintain financial data with accuracy. Support the preparation of personal tax documentation. Liaise with team members to ensure a timely and efficient workflow. Maintain confidentiality and data integrity at all times. Where you'll workFOXES BRIDGE ROAD FOREST VALE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CINDERFORD GL14 2PQ TrainingApprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices. Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary. Plan and review accounting and finance tasks. Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications. Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks. Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data. Record transactional data. Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices. Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary. Plan and review accounting and finance tasks. Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications. Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks. Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data. Qualification: AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting. Delivery Model and Duration: College delivery half a day per week, or a blended approach with half a day in college one week and half a day online the following week. RequirementsGCSE in: Maths (grade 4) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. SkillsTime Management Eager to learn and develop About this employerForest Phoenix Accountancy is an accountancy firm, based in the Forest of Dean, who provide accountancy and taxation services to a wide range of businesses and individuals. Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship.The contact for this apprenticeship is: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE GC Employer Training and Apprenticeships 0345 155 2020 The reference code for this apprenticeship isVAC1000334211. Apply nowCloses in 11 days (Thursday 14 August 2025 at 11:59pm) Sign in with your GOV.UK One Login to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr