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Accountants

Accountants Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Margate, Ramsgate & Broadstairs

Canterbury

Tel: 01227 763400

Daburn Ken

51 Oxford Rd

Canterbury,

Kent CT1 3QS

Tel: 01227 760887

Timothy P Bolton

26 Watling St

Canterbury,

Kent CT1 2UD

Tel: 01227 451304

Spain Bros & Co

87 St. Dunstans St

Canterbury,

Kent CT2 8AE

Tel: 01227 769321

Reeves & Neylan

37 St. Margarets St

Canterbury,

Kent CT1 2TU

Tel: 01227 768231

Kite Accountants

66 Heaton Rd

Canterbury,

Kent CT1 3QA

Tel: 01227 761548

Brown P

223 Wincheap

Canterbury,

Kent CT1 3TT

Tel: 01227 450101

Lakin Clark

Delandale Ho

37 Old Dover Rd

Canterbury,

Kent CT1 3JF

Tel: 01227 454861

Levicks

12 Dover St

Canterbury,

Kent CT1 3HD

Tel: 01227 455183

Welch A J

Lower Ground Floor

30 St Georges Pl

Canterbury,

Kent CT1 1UT

Tel: 01227 781207

Larkings

31 St Georges Pl

Canterbury,

Kent CT1 1XD

Tel: 01227 464991

Burgess Hodgson

Camburgh Ho

27 New Dover Rd

Canterbury,

Kent CT1 3DN

Tel: 01227 454627

Cryer Graham J

3 Humpty Dumpty Meadow

28 St Thomas Hill

Canterbury,

Kent CT2 8HN

Tel: 01227 456179

Reeves Henry & Son

64 Thanington Rd

Canterbury,

Kent CT1 3XE

Tel: 01227 762750

Crossley & Davis

The Coach HouseMill RoadSturry

Canterbury,

Kent CT2 0AJ

Tel: 01227 712714

Ratford Alan & Co

Mill Rd

Sturry,

Canterbury,

Kent CT2 0AJ

Tel: 01227 719922

Haley John W

Hame House

Stodmarsh Rd

Canterbury,

Kent CT3 4AP

Tel: 01227 764207

Whitten F

29 High St

Bridge,

Canterbury,

Kent CT4 5JZ

Tel: 01227 831076

Heap David

12 Bridge Down

Bridge,

Canterbury,

CT4 5AZ

Tel: 01304 821153

Aims Accountants For Business

The Paddock/The St

Bishopsbourne,

Canterbury,

CT4 5HT

Tel: 01227 831724

Whitstable

Bubb Rowe Sherwin & Co

100 High St

Whitstable,

Kent CT5 1AT

Tel: 01227 773086

Bull Russell & Co

32 Oxford St

Whitstable,

Kent CT5 1DD

Tel: 01227 274936

Michael Martin Partnership Ltd

18-20 Canterbury Rd

Whitstable,

Kent CT5 4EY

Tel: 01227 770500

Lyons Peter W

32 Spring Walk

Whitstable,

Kent CT5 4PP

Tel: 01227 266094

Austin Taylor & Co

139b Tankerton Rd

Whitstable,

Kent CT5 2AW

Tel: 01227 272730

P H Accountancy

150 Tankerton Rd

Whitstable,

Kent CT5 2AW

Tel: 01227 277667

Lilley & Co

Unit 125

John Wilson Business Pk

Chestfield,

Whitstable,

Kent CT5 3QT

Tel: 01227 277695

Paddocks Accountancy

12 Little Paddocks

Molehill Rd

Chestfield,

Whitstable,

Kent CT5 3PR

Tel: 01227 794455

Herne Bay

Hilary Adams Ltd

91-95 High St

Herne Bay,

Kent CT6 5LQ

Tel: 01227 740036

Dickinson Philip A

103 High St

Herne Bay,

Kent CT6 5LA

Tel: 01227 367975

McCabe Ford Williams

41-43 William St

Herne Bay,

Kent CT6 5NT

Tel: 01227 373271

Gambrill Philip & Co

148 High St

Herne Bay,

Kent CT6 5NW

Tel: 01227 362887

Bay Accounting Solutions Ltd

81 Mortimer St

Herne Bay,

Kent CT6 5EU

Tel: 01227 743175

Michael Curd & Co Ltd

149-151 Mortimer St

Herne Bay,

Kent CT6 5HA

Tel: 01227 366265

Barrett C

Capital House

34A Sea St

Herne Bay,

Kent CT6 8SP

Tel: 01227 283300

Alan Ratford & Co

Saffron Lodge

20 School La

Herne Bay,

Kent CT6 7AL

Tel: 01227 370401

Alan Ratford & Co

Saffron Lodge

20 School La

Herne Bay,

Kent CT6 7AL

Tel: 01227 719922

McKenzie Lindsay

31 Ashbee Gardens

Herne Bay,

Kent CT6 6TX

Tel: 01227 362735

Paddocks Accountancy

12 Little Paddocks

Molehill Rd

Chestfield,

Whitstable,

Kent CT5 3PR

Tel: 01227 794455

Margate

Percy Gore & Co

39 Hawley Sq

Margate,

Kent CT9 1NZ

Tel: 01843 220567

Lakin Clark

1 Union Cres

Margate,

Kent CT9 1NR

Tel: 01843 221449

Steele G F & Co

59 Ramsgate Rd

Margate,

Kent CT9 5SA

Tel: 01843 297045

Shearring & Co

178A Northdown Rd

Cliftonville,

Margate,

Kent CT9 2QN

Tel: 01843 227716

Lambie J & Co

191 Northdown Rd

Cliftonville,

Margate,

Kent CT9 2PA

Tel: 01843 220394

Faure Steve & Co

6 Pembroke Av

Margate,

Kent CT9 5EA

Tel: 01843 224527

Chequers Accountants

65 Approach Rd

Margate,

Kent CT9 2AP

Tel: 01843 225588

Michael J & Co Ltd

274 Northdown Rd

Margate,

Kent CT9 2PT

Tel: 01843 230256

Forsyth

1 Fitzmary Av

Margate,

Kent CT9 5EL

Tel: 01843 835680

Weaver-Brown E & Co

31 Edmanson Av

Margate,

Kent CT9 5EW

Tel: 01843 835775

Scarlett & Co

5 Dane End Rd

Westgate-on-Sea,

Kent CT8 8PH

Tel: 01843 836625

Ramsgate

Tax Assist Accountants

Addington Place

Ramsgate,

Kent CT11 9JG

Tel: 01843 588830

WEBSITE

Adlam Accountancy Services

22 Grange Road

Ramsgate,

Kent CT11 9LR

Tel: 01843 851319

WEBSITE

David Cox Associates

68 Harbour Pde

Ramsgate,

Kent CT11 8LN

Tel: 0845-612 0480

WEBSITE

Gore Dudley

50 Queen St

Ramsgate,

Kent CT11 9EE

Tel: 01843 592801

Jones D C & Co

70 High St

Ramsgate,

Kent CT11 9RS

Tel: 01843 850652

Reeves & Neylan

Victoria House

20-22 Albion Pl

Ramsgate,

Kent CT11 8HQ

Tel: 01843 572300

Tax Assist Accountants

Addington Place

Ramsgate,

Kent CT11 9JG

Tel: 01843 592200

Mackinney Douglas Ian A

8 South Eastern Rd

Ramsgate,

Kent CT11 9TR

Tel: 01843 585783

Neville Weston

High St

St. Lawrence

Ramsgate,

Kent CT11 0QL

Tel: 01843 594571

Caswell P J

3 High St

St. Lawrence,

Ramsgate,

Kent CT11 0QL

Tel: 01843 594571

Stage One Performing Arts

11 St. James Avenue

Ramsgate,

Kent CT12 6DG

Tel: 01227 766666

Broadstairs

Fowles W & Co

45A High St

Broadstairs,

Kent CT10 1JP

Tel: 01843 863901

Kemps Chartered Accountants

84 High St

Broadstairs,

Kent CT10 1JJ

Tel: 01843 861188

Stavri & Co

Omega Ho

26 Carlton Av

Broadstairs,

Kent CT10 1AQ

Tel: 01843 604999

Levicks Accountants

3 Lloyd Rd

Broadstairs,

Kent CT10 1HY

Tel: 01843 862716

Sewell & Co

31 Luton Av

Broadstairs,

Kent CT10 2DH

Tel: 01843 860449

Become an Accountant

Job Descriptions

Accounts clerk Job & Book-keeper

The work

Accounts/finance clerks, also known as book-keepers, record financial transactions. In a large organisation they work in a finance office with other staff, perhaps supporting senior finance professionals.

Their duties could include:

calculating the cost of a new product or service

completing VAT returns and preparing accounts for Inland Revenue

keeping records of payments,invoices, receipts and debit/credit notes

checking bank statements against records

preparing cash-flow statements

calculating wages and national insurance contributions

dealing with enquiries on the phone and by letter

filing paperwork.

Most organisations now have computerised systems and accounts clerks will probably need to use a range of software packages including databases and spreadsheets.

Hours and Environment

Most accounts clerks work 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. They may need to work extra hours at busy times.

There are opportunities for part-time work and job sharing. Temporary work is often available.

Skills and Interests

To be an accounts clerk you need:

numeracy

to be able to work quickly and accurately

good concentration and attention to detail

a logical, methodical approach

an interest in business and finance

the ability to work to strict deadlines

to be able to work unsupervised

to be honest, discreet and trustworthy.

Entry

There are no minimum entry requirements but employers often ask for GCSEs (A-C)/ S grades (1-3) or equivalent in maths and English. Computer skills are also useful.

For details of qualification equivalents see:

Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)

Scottish Qualifications Authority

A number of useful qualifications are available. These include:

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) offers a number of qualifications including NVQ/SVQs in accounting at levels 2, 3, and 4. There are no minimum entry requirements. The AAT Bookkeeping Certificate (ABC) is also available. The AAT also offers a range of specialist qualifications including the NVQ/SVQ in Audit (Internal), the NVQ/SVQ in Payroll Administration and the AAT Diploma in Government Finance. After successfully completing any of AATs qualifications, except ABC, students automatically become AAT Affiliates and can progress to Membership.

International Association of Book-Keepers (IAB) offers a range of examinations at various levels. After passing certain IAB exams you can apply for IAB membership.

LCCI Practical Book-keeper (first level), Book-keeper (first level) and Book-keeping and Accounts (second level).

OCR Practical Book-keeping (stage I-II) Book-keeping (stage I) and Computerised Accounting (stage I-II).

SQA National Units in Accounting at Intermediate 1 level.

Pitman qualifications in Book-keeping and Accounts, Computerised Accounts and Accounting.

Training

You might start work as a junior in the accounts or wages department of a large organisation on general procedures. This may include computer software packages used by employers. You would train on the job, supervised by senior staff. You could attend in-house training courses, day release or evening classes, or work for qualifications via distance learning.

Foundation and Advanced Modern Apprenticeships (MAPPs) may be available for people aged 16-24.

For details see: MAPPs (England); Skillseekers MAPPs (Scotland); National Traineeships MAPPs (Wales); and MAPPs (Northern Ireland).

Opportunities

Accounts clerks work for a variety of organisations, including local authorities, commerce, industry, health care providers and voluntary organisations.

There are opportunities for self-employment.

With more training finance clerks could move into payroll administration or accountancy.

Annual Income

The annual income section is intended as a guideline only.

Starting salary is around £10,000 per year.

With skills and experience, earnings rise to around £15,000.

A senior book-keeper can earn up to £19,000.

Further information

Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

154 Clerkenwell Rd

London

EC1R 5AD

Tel: 020 7837 8600

www.aat.co.uk

International Association of Book-Keepers (IAB)

Burford House

44 London Road

Sevenoaks

Kent

TN13 1AS

Tel: 01732 458080

www.iab.org.uk

LCCI Examinations Board

Athena House

112 Station Road

Sidcup

Kent

DA15 7BJ

Tel: 020 8302 0261

www.lccieb.com

OCR Information Bureau

Westwood Way

Coventry

West Midlands

CV4 8JQ

Tel: 024 7647 0033

www.ocr.org.uk

Pitman Qualifications

1 Giltspur Street

London

EC1A 9DD

Tel: 020 7294 3500

www.pitmanqualifications.com

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)

Hanover House

24 Douglas Street

Glasgow

G2 7NQ

Tel: 0141 242 2214

www.sqa.org.uk

The accountancy profession carries a wide and varied selection of different job roles. Here are some examples of related job positions in the accountancy sector:

• Analyst

• Auditor

• Company Secretary

• Cost Accountant

• Director

• Finance Manager

• Financial Controller

• Forensic Accountant

• Interim Manager

• Life Accountant

• Management Accountant

• Practice Manager