Tax Apprentice - Exciting Opportunity to Launch Your Accounting Career

ARK AURORA LIMITED

WEST MIDLANDS, B66 4AR

Closes on Friday 18 October

Posted on 6 September 2024

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Summary

Ark Aurora, a reputable firm of Chartered Accountants, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Audit Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in accounting and gain hands-on experience in the field.

Annual wage
£12,480 a year

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Training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 November

Duration

3 Years

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

  • Assist in tax complaince and planning for a diverse range of clients
  • Prepare and maintain files and working papers
  • Perform basic accounting tasks, such as reconciliations and data entry
  • Communicate with clients to gather information and resolve queries
  • Support senior team members in various aspects of the tax and accounts
  • Participate in training and professional development opportunities

Where you’ll work

THE MALTINGS

2 ANDERSON ROAD

SMETHWICK

WEST MIDLANDS

B66 4AR

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

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Equal to master’s degree

Course contents
  • Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
  • Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.
  • Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner.  Adapt communications to suit different  situations, individuals or teams.
  • Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.
  • Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others.  Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.
  • Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles  to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.

    • Your training plan

    • Accountancy and taxation Advanced apprenticeships (Level 3)
    • Strong academic background
    • Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for spotting discrepanciesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
    • Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges
    • Commitment to pursuing a professional accounting qualification (e.g., AAT, ATT, CTA)
    • Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date

    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
    • Problem solving skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Team working

    About this company

    Ark Aurora are a firm of Chartered Tax Advisers and Chartered Accountants based in the city of Birmingham working with clients locally, nationally and internationally. Ark Aurora provides professional services ranging from basic bookkeeping, accounts preparation and tax compliance work, preparing business plans and cash flow projections.

    http://www.arkaurora.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Flexible study leave to support your professional development
    • Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of apprenticeship

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    ARK AURORA LIMITED

    Tanya Chana

    tanya@arkaurora.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275453.

    Apply now

    Closes on Friday 18 October

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