Accountants
Accountants Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Margate, Ramsgate & Broadstairs
Canterbury
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
Adlam Accountancy Services
22 Grange Road
Ramsgate,
Kent CT11 9LR
Tel: 01843 851319
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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
• Practice Partner
• Project Accountant
• Syndicate Accountant
• Systems Accountant
• Tax Accountant
• Trust Accountant
• Accounts Admin
• Assistant Accountant
• Credit Controller
• Graduate Trainee
• Ledger Clerk
• Legal Cashier
• Part Qualified
• Accounts Payroller
• Practice Accountant.
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