AAT Accountant 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 Begbies Traynor Group and Kaplan. You will be dealing with financial enquiries, statutory reports and documents 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: 08.30 - 17.00, Monday to Friday.
36 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

Are you thinking about your options after college or school? Are you looking to become a qualified accountant? If university is not for you then why not start working towards a professional qualification whilst working at a leading professional services firm, gaining valuable experience and earning a salary.

Begbies Traynor is the market leader in business rescue and recovery supporting financially distressed businesses with turnaround, restructuring and closure options.

We have an exciting opportunity available to work in our Stoke office within our Corporate Restructuring and Recovery Team with support being provided to achieve a professional accountancy qualification.

Study for your AAT with the option of continuing towards becoming a qualified accountant and during this time you will

Gain practical experience and valuable skills whilst bringing your studies to life
Be part of a team supporting the day-to-day operations and functions and get involved in interesting cases
Use your insights and skills to analyse financial information, prepare statutory reports and documents
Communicate with key stakeholders, such as Accountants and Solicitors on formal insolvency matters
Gain knowledge and experience of dealing with limited companies in financial distress from a wide range of industries and sectors
Be predominantly based in our Stoke office with a supportive team around you, occasionally working out on site and other offices

Where you’ll work

Lymedale Business Centre, Lymedale Business Park, Hooters Hall Road

Newcastle-Under-Lyme

Staffordshire

UK

ST5 9QF

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

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT

This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.

Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.

You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. 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 will need to study the following four units:

Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).
Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).
Business Awareness (BUAW).

You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and discussion with supporting portfolio.

Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate time to off the job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4-9)
Maths (grade 4-9)
Any x 3 (grade C-A*)

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
Team working

Other requirements

Benefits include: 23 days holiday. Employee pension contribution 5% and Employer pension contribution 3%. Income protection. Life insurance. Cycle to Work scheme.

About this company

Begbies Traynor is the market leader in business rescue and recovery supporting financially distressed businesses withturnaround, restructuring and closure options.

After this apprenticeship

Supporting you to fast track your career and achieve your professional qualifications
Providing on-the job training and exposure to a wide range of industries and experiences.
Regularly checking in to make sure you’re meeting your personal goals
Helping you grow by supporting you to learn new skills, build technical knowledge alongside your professional development
Connecting you with other Apprentices who are at similar stages of their career so you can support each other as you progress through your studies
Give you the opportunity to build your network across our Group through our Colleague Networks, which could involve building your connections with local communities by using your volunteering day or perhaps promoting our industries at local schools.
Providing a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package.

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