AAT Audit 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 apprenticeship with Verallo Advisory LLP and Kaplan. You will be dealing with accounts and audits whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification. Please note, the salary is £19,600-£22,500 depending on qualifications.

Annual wage: £19,600 a year
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Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: 0900 - 1730 Monday to Thursday, early finish on Friday
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 28 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

Exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, entrepreneurial firm of accountants and tax advisors who will assist in helping you work towards your AAT and ICAEW qualifications.

Complete audit testing on site at clients’ premises.
Apply professional scepticism and judgment to audit work.
Maintain audit quality standards as required by Audit Regulations and Verallo internal policies.
Pro-active dedication to professional growth through training and experience opportunities.
Deliver excellent client service.
Support the growth of the Henley-on-Thames office.
Progress in studying AAT.

Where you’ll work

Century House, Wargrave Road

Henley-on-Thames

UK

RG9 2LT

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.

More training information

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 at this level.

The area you will cover include:

Advanced Bookkeeping.
Final Accounts Preparation.
Management Accounting: Costing.
Indirect Tax.
Advanced Synoptic Assessment.
The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.

The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4-9)
Maths (grade 4-9)
Any (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

Please note, the salary is £19,600-£22,500 depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include: 23 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), increasing by 1 day per year post qualified up to a maximum of 28 days. Pension scheme. Quarterly social events.

About this company

Verallo are a forward-thinking firm of Chartered accountants and Tax Advisors based in Henley-on-Thames. Established in 2010, we have quickly grown to provide accountancy, taxation and advisory services to over 500 businesses and 1,000 individuals.

After this apprenticeship

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we offer numerous opportunities for career advancement and growth, including ongoing training and development programs, mentorship, and exposure to a diverse range of clients and industries..

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