AAT Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 3 with RMY Clements Limited and Kaplan. You will be dealing with reports, financial statements and audit whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 October
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
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

Duties and responsibilities include undertaking statutory audit and preparation of accounts, reports and ad-hoc assignments under the supervision of Audit/Accounts Supervisors and Audit/Accounts Managers.
This will include:
Co-ordinating fieldwork at clients’ premises which will include drafting reports covering financial statements, clients business issues, systems and controls.
Involvement in the planning and execution of audit assignments.
Preparing analysis of accounting data from clients books and records, either electronically or via paper-based files.
Assisting within the wider team by obtaining audit evidence necessary to support opinions given;
Building professional relationships with new and established clients.
Carrying out ad-hoc assignments as may be reasonably required by your team.
Participating in group and firm-wide activities.

Where you’ll work

Sterling House, 71 Francis Road, Edgbsaton

Birmingham

UK

B16 8SP

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

KAPLAN FINANCIAL 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

Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3 Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level. You’ll learn complex accounting techniques, and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants. This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4. To pass this level you’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units you’ve studied.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Basic Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
Standard English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)

Desirable qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

Any (grade A-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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Benefits include: 20 days and bank holidays. Auto enrolment pension. Working hours: 9am - 5.30pm with 1 hour lunch

About this company

RMY Clements is a firm of Chartered Accountants based in Edgbaston, Birmingham offering accounts, taxation, audit, business advisory and support services to a wide range of businesses and individuals. RMY Clements was established by Managing Partner, Manny Sahota, and we continue to build on our enviable reputation for providing excellent advice and first-class service to our business and personal clients alike. From individuals, sole traders to corporate entities and groups.

After this apprenticeship

Potential onwards progression to ACA or ACCA. Potential onward progression from trainee to supervisor etc..

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