McKellar Accountancy is a Paisley based company that intends to grow and establish the brand in the district as it is the founder’s hometown. They believe that Happy Staff equals Better Performance. All staff are valued and encouraged to develop their own skills and build personal confidence and self-esteem.
Overview:
They are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an apprentice. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our office operations, gaining hands-on experience in various aspects of accounting, and contributing to the growth of our firm. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to kickstart their career in accountancy.
Responsibilities:
*First responder when someone reaches out via telephone, online via email, etc
*Becoming a system expert on Chaser for credit control
*Responsible for keeping the CRM – Bright Manager up to date for this such as Taxes, departments etc
*Maintain accurate and organised digital filing systems
*Utilising Microsoft 365 Outlook to respond to internal/external stakeholder
*Working collaboratively Ensure documents are filed promptly and securely on our Sharepoint
*Assist in preparing and submitting VAT returns accurately and on time
*Verify data to ensure compliance with regulations
*Support senior accountants with bookkeeping tasks – using our bookkeeping software, DEXT and become a systems expert on this
*Assist in processing payroll for clients – using our system Bright Pay
*Ensure payroll calculations are precise and adhere to legal requirements
Required skills:
*Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office or willingness to learn (Word, Excel, Outlook)
*Ability to learn and adapt to new accounting software
*A strong desire to pursue a career in accounting
Salary:
£15,000 per annum
Working week:
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Benefits:
*On-the-job training and mentorship
*Opportunities for professional development and growth within the firm
*Exposure to various aspects of accounting
*A supportive and collaborative work environment
Future prospects:
90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.
Important information:
This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer.  Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work.  They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.
Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.
On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 6. 
If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time APPLY NOW!