Accountancy/Taxation Professional Apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking for someone who already holds AAT level 3 – ideally part way through level 4 AAT also. You will have relevant work experience preferably in an accounting practice. You will be providing a range of accountancy services to our clients and will gain the experience and knowledge to study ACA through the apprenticeship route.

Annual wage: £30,000 a year
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Training course: Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours: Monday to Thursday – 8.30am – 5pm Friday 8.30am – 1pm A four day working week may be considered for the right candidate on a pro rata salaried basis
36 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 25 October
Duration: 4 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

As an apprentice accountant you will work as part of a team assisting with clients’ accounting needs.

This position involves a number of different aspects including:

Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
Preparing tax computations
Providing bookkeeping services
Preparation of VAT returns
Filing Companies House and H M Revenue & Customs documents on client's behalf
Audit

During your training you will be expected to develop an understanding of the practical issues involved in delivering a high quality service to clients.

Where you’ll work

122 FORE STREET

SALTASH

PL12 6JW

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

ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD

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

You will undertake the “Accountancy Professional” Apprenticeship (a Level 7 Apprenticeship in Accounting), with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Flexible Apprenticeship Programme.

Both practical and theoretical training will be undertaken, with an aim of gaining a Level 7 ACA qualification.

The Accountancy Learning team includes a number of Chartered Accountants, active in the SW District Society, and we wanted to make the ACA qualification more accessible to those living and working in the South West.

All tutors are ACA qualified with extensive experience in teaching level 7 professional qualifications. Our smaller class sizes mean that even when delivered remotely, on Teams, students are able to receive personal attention. We offer a mix of taught sessions and revision sessions in person and distance learning via our virtual learning environment.

As you learn more in both the office and in your studies your responsibilities, and the variety of tasks you undertake, are expected to increase.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

A minimum of 5 subjects including English & Maths (grade 9-5 / A*-C)
2 subjects (grade A - C)
A relevant accounting qualification (grade Pass)

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

IT skills
Number skills
Literacy skills
Prior accounts work experience

Other requirements

This is not a remote position, but if preferred can be based out of the office in Yelverton is Saltash is not easily accessible. Prior experience of working in an accountants practice will be necessary therefore applicants will only be considered if they have relevant accounting work experience.

About this company

Blackwell Bate use innovation and develop their own software to make our clients’ lives easier and our team are encouraged to identify ways we can use technology to improve our service offering. We are striving to create teams providing real time advisory and ensuring our clients are not only up to speed with their compliance needs but are aware of the opportunities available to them. If you want to hide behind spreadsheets and avoid human interaction then we are not for you, but if you want to develop and grow with our firm then get in touch! Clients seek a professional service but they also want to deal with people who take an interest in them, who are approachable and who put them at their ease. For this reason, our recruitment process places as much emphasis on personality as on academic and technical skills. We provide training to all technical staff at all stages of their careers and where relevant support them in their progression through their professional qualification. We set high professional standards but combine this with a relaxed atmosphere where a good sense of humour is regarded as an essential attribute.

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

After this apprenticeship

It is expected that you will stay with the company following successful completion of your apprenticeship to undertake further qualifications and increase your responsibility.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD

Ruth

Ruth@accountancylearning.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276947.

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Closes in 22 days (Friday 11 October at 11:59pm)

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