Apprentice Accountant

Summary

Derby based Accountants & Business Advisors, Bates Weston are recruiting two Level 3 Apprentice Accountants to to assist in managing their client’s day to day accounting and finance requirements. Confidentiality, excellent organisational skills and accuracy are important for this position, as well as good client relations and the ability to communicate clearly. Duties include: Preparation of VAT returns, reconciliation of control accounts and preparation of management accounts, as required.

Annual wage

£14,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£14,000 - £17,000

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday – Friday, Shifts to be confirmed. (flexible start / finish times).

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 30 September

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As part of this apprenticeship, you will learn to undertake the following duties:

All aspects of bookkeeping processes for clients
Preparation of VAT returns, reconciliation of control accounts and preparation of management accounts as required
Dealing with client queries in an efficient and professional manner
Effective communication both internally and externally on all information exchange systems
Ensuring a high level of customer service is provided to all clients
Actively work as part of the team
Undertaking administration and support duties as necessary.

Where you’ll work

THE MILL

CANAL STREET

DERBY

DE1 2RJ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

EMA TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.

Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.

Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.

Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.

Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.

Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.

Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.

Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.

Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

The Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard includes 6 AAT exams, in addition to the Synoptic Assessment as part of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process. You will recieve a AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting upon successful completion.

The knowledge units will be delivered at the EMA training hub in Derby or Nottingham (depending on apprentices’ location) through day release.

AAT Modules are as follows:

Introduction to Bookkeeping (L2 Unit)
Principles of Bookkeeping (L2 Unit)
Management Accounting Techniques
Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
Business Awareness
Tax Processes for Business.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths & English (grade 7/B)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

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

Other requirements

A competitive salary package is available to the successful candidate, with an excellent range of benefits, including 24 days holiday (+ bank hols), auto-enrolment pension, life assurance, social committee to organise regular events, paid volunteering days and flexitime.

About this company

Bates Weston is a progressive firm of business advisors and chartered accountants with an extensive team of specialists operating under one roof. The firm provides services to the full spectrum of clients from corporate groups and owner-managers to the charities sector and private individuals. Our aim is to help our clients achieve their long term personal and commercial goals by providing one balanced central source of advice.

https://www.batesweston.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There is a full time opportunity available at the end of the apprenticeship and progression to Level 4 for someone who can demonstrate technical competence, initiative and a willingness to learn along the way.

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