Apprentice Accountant - AAT Level 3

GLM GHEST LLOYD LIMITED

Coulsdon, CR5 2NG

Closes on Friday 29 November

Posted on 10 September 2024

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Summary

Our client is looking for a driven, professional school / college leaver who would be interested in pursuing a career within accounting. If you are keen to secure an entry level role within an expanding accountancy firm offering a great start to your career, as well as a great career path to progress, please apply today to find out more.

Annual wage
£14,500 a year

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5:30pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 December

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

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

  • Post trial balances on to accounts software
  • Analyse bank statements in to cash books in excel and post on to accounts software
  • Complete accounts file working papers in excel
  • Apply accounting principles
  • Identify client queries
  • Post any accounting journals and disclosure data into accounts software
  • Prepare corporation tax computation
  • Prepare accounts file for accounts meeting
  • Complete a file for signing pack
  • Bookkeeping in accountancy software
  • Preparation of Payroll reports
  • Ad hoc administrative duties as needed by the office
  • Preparation and submission of VAT, CIS, Corporation Tax and Self-Assessment returns to HMRC

Where you’ll work

103-105

Brighton Road

Coulsdon

CR5 2NG

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

E-CAREERS EDUCATION 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

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    More training information

    • AAT Level 3 Accounting qualification
    • All training is undertaken online, through a combination of self-paced eLearning and live online classes  
    • Functional skills in English & maths if required

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • Maths & English (grade C/4)

    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
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Patience

    About this company

    Ghest Lloyd is a well-established firm that embraces all of the latest technology enabling them to provide up to date real-time support to their clients. They are dynamic and continue to grow offering a personalised service to business owners and individuals.

    http://lloydandco.net/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    You will be part of the practice’s continued expansion and will be expected to want to progress within the company whilst completing the AAT/ACA qualification. There will also be the opportunity to carry out further study upon completion of the AAT if this option is chosen. The company will provide study support towards all professional accountancy qualifications.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    E-CAREERS EDUCATION LIMITED

    Harprit Gill

    harprit.g@e-careers.com

    0203 198 7562

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276027.

    Apply now

    Closes on Friday 29 November

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