Apprentice Accountant NICHOLSONS ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED

We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Accountant to join our team. You will be responsible for preparing invoices, checking statements, and preparing tax returns as well as providing Accounts Support within the office. You will also be helping and supporting clients remain financially compliant, whether that is as individuals or companies.

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Closing date: 24 Jul 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,812.80

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday, 7:45 hrs. Friday, 7:30 hrs. Flexitime working between the hours of 7.00am and 7.00pm with the option to work condensed hours (e.g. four longer days instead of five shorter ones)

    Total hours per week: 38.5

  • Expected duration

    21 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    19 Jun 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000258598

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Preparing accounts and tax returns
  • Preparing basic VAT returns and submitting these on a client’s behalf
  • Auditing financial information (where applicable);
  • Preparing analysis of nominal accounts;
  • Consider tax planning services with reference to current legislation;
  • Managing your own workload and deadlines;
  • Completion of bank reconciliations;
  • Understanding and preparing sales, purchase and wages control accounts;
  • Keeping clients up to date with their business's performance.

The training you will be getting

  • The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Assistant Accountant Level 3
  • The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course.
  • This is a Day Release programme which means you will attend Lincoln/Newark College, 1 day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours.

Course outline:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/assistant-accountant-v1-2

 

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • A permanent position on successful completion of the Apprenticeship.
  • Progress to a more senior role such as Accounts Assistant, can also proceed to ACA Qualification

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade A*/9 - C/5) Essential
Other Foundation Accounting (Grade Pass) Desired

Things to consider

For this position you could be working in either our Grimsby Offices at The Enterprise Village, Prince Albert Gardens, Grimsby DN31 3AT

About the employer

Today, Nicholsons has offices in Lincoln, Market Rasen and Grimsby, and our dedicated teams offer extensive knowledge and expertise to make accounting as easy as possible, as well as offering support with HR and legal services, business planning, corporate finance, tax planning, audit, cloud accounting, financial services, and payroll, which supports businesses in their quest for growth.

Employer

NICHOLSONS ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED

Address

NEWLAND HOUSE

THE POINT

WEAVER ROAD

LN6 3QN

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Training

Training provider

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Margaret Davis

margaretdavis@lincolncollege.ac.uk

01522 876284

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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