Apprentice Accountant

WALTON ACCOUNTANCY LIMITED

Waterlooville, PO8 0BT

Closes in 14 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 21 August 2024

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Summary

The apprentice would be learning a full range of skills and duties required in an accountancy practice. This will consist of practical “on-the-job” training and one day-release training at Havant and South Downs College. We are looking for applicants who are keen to learn and happy to work in a team, ideally with some work experience in accounts.

Annual wage
£12,480 to £22,308 a year

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The salary for this position will rise during completion of the apprenticeship and your contribution according to progress and ability but will always be above NMW.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 October

Duration

1 Year

Positions available

1

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

We would be looking to start employment for a short probationary period prior to commencement of the formal apprenticeship enrolment.  This would provide the candidate with a “taster” of the type of work and environment.

Throughout the apprenticeship, we would provide practical training, running in parallel with the AAT syllabus, and covering all aspects of operating an accountancy service to clients including;

  • Marketing
  • Administration
  • Database maintenance 
  • PAYE payroll
  • Commercial software training
  • Company formation and administration
  • Providing book-keeping support to clients
  • Preparation of self-assessment returns

The ability to communicate well by telephone and email will be an essential part of the skill-set we will be looking to develop in an apprentice.

Where you’ll work

Unit 24

Highcroft Industrial Estate Enterprise Road

Horndean

Waterlooville

PO8 0BT

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

HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE

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 apprentice will be learning on the job 4 days per week with one day per week at the Havant Campus of Havant and South Downs College studying the Level 3 AAT Assistant Accountant apprenticeship.

    After successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice would gain a Level 3 Assistant Accountant qualification.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4/C)
    • Maths (grade 4/C)

    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
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Team working

    About this company

    Walton Accountancy is a growing modern private practice providing a full range of services to mainly small and medium sized companies on a truly national basis. We are heavily technology driven and encourage open and regular contact with our clients.

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

    After this apprenticeship

    There is the opportunity to progress within the company onto the Level 4 AAT, leading to full qualification as a full member of the AAT, a widely recognised accountancy qualification.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE

    Liz Langley

    liz.langley@hsdc.ac.uk

    02393879999

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000272379.

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    Closes in 14 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

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