Business Services & Outsourcing Apprentice

Job Description

Were BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate todays changing world.Well broaden your horizonsThe Business Services and Outsourcing (BS&O) team are essential to meeting our clients changing needs. As well as delivering long-term, sustainable value to businesses by providing solutions such as accounting, payroll and compliance services, they also play a key role in helping our teams around the world collaborate. The team helps international clients manage their accounting needs by drawing on BDOs expertise and investing in processes, systems and people to solve a huge range of challenges. The graduate programme offers the opportunity to develop in one of the industrys most exciting and varied roles. If you can show initiative and the potential for exceptional problem-solving skills, youll gain a unique insight into how business works across the world.Well help you succeedThe BS&O Apprenticeship Programme is your opportunity to combine work experience with achieving your professional qualifications. Well provide the training in skills, behaviours and professional knowledge youll need not just to pass your exams, but also to become an exceptional BDO advisor. Our pass results are often up to 10% above the national average. This is a unique opportunity to qualify in a working environment with a network of exceptional colleagues who will be invested in helping you achieve your full potential.Programme & QualificationBDO offer the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification on the Level 4 apprenticeship programme. The AAT qualification offers practical, real-world experience to meet the demands of finance roles across all industries, at all levels and provides you with all the skills you need. The duration of this programme is around 24 months. Following the successful completion of the AAT, you will be given the opportunity to study towards the ACCA (Association of Certified Chartered Accountants) qualification, becoming a fully qualified chartered certified accountant within 4-5 years.The purpose of this role is to take responsibility for your own cases as well as assist senior staff in performing larger and more complex cases. This role is responsible to a designated senior group member on specific cases and ultimately to a dedicated counselling manager.You will gain a detailed understanding of:Pre-packaged administrationsAccelerated Mergers & Acquisition (AMA) processesInsolvency Rules and managing company administrations and liquidationsTrading administrationsIndependent Business Review (IBR)InvestigationsContentious insolvency and litigationResponsibilitiesAssume day to day responsibility for casesSupport the managers of the team to deliver on assignmentPrepare statutory and technical compliance documentsDeal with correspondence effectively and efficientlyLiaise with relevant agents / solicitors to obtain appropriate adviceUndertake basic investigations into debtors / directors / companys affairsBasic office admin, including filing, copying, casting and reviewing documentsAssisting at meetings with debtor / company directorsReview and compile documents received by directors of a companyResearch and analyse company information using a variety of tools, such as, company searches and Land Registry searchesBehave in a professional manner when attending client sitesThis is a client facing role and so confidence and communication are keyHighlight potential problems to senior staff quickly (with supporting information)Be involved in the marketing of the firms services to potential clients and work providersPrepare statutory reports which comply with regulations and ensure relevant data is capturedEnsure compliance and reporting deadlines are adhered toAssist in the preparation of simple reports, including VAT & Tax returns (liaising as necessary with the tax department), and clean returns to DTI in respect of directors conductFamiliarise and gain working knowledge of all regulatory and statutory requirements, including SIP and best practice, Risk Management and Money LaunderingAssist managers by preparing conflict searches and certain sections of the client acceptance documentation, such as anti-money laundering, as appropriateAccurately prepare schedules and receipts and payments accounts, for review by senior staffUndertake all bank reconciliations on own caseload and on colleagues caseloads as requiredAssist in the sale of the business and the Companies assetsPerform other relevant duties and responsibilities as delegatedSuccessfully study towards your professional qualification and, where relevant, corresponding apprenticeshipContingency planningOptions reviewsWhen you join usWhen you join us, well make your growth our priority. If youre right for us, youll thrive in an environment built to help you succeed. Were looking for someone with:A 2:2 degree in any discipline (obtained or predicted)Three A-levels or equivalent at A* to C excluding General Studies and Extended Projects (obtained or predicted)A* to C in Maths and English at GCSE/Scottish Standards or equivalent (non-UK qualifications also considered)Were in it togetherAt BDO, we believe that when our people feel valued and rewarded, their potential is unlimited. We offer highly competitive starting salaries and review remuneration packages regularly to ensure that our pay always positively reflects performance. As well as offering support with tuition and professional qualifications, we also provide the following benefits, as standard:25 days holiday;access to a personal pension scheme, with matched employer contributions;life assurance cover;and income protection insurance.For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the "Apply" button below.