Accountants Assistant Apprenticeship
SAVVY ACCOUNTANCY LTD
Princes Risborough, HP27 9LE
Closes in 19 days (Saturday 9 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 October 2024
Contents
Summary
This is an excellent opportunity to join our rapidly expanding and friendly team. We are a forward-thinking, technology-driven accounting firm, providing a range of accounting and tax services. We are looking for someone who is ready to start their accountancy career, developing their skills alongside their formal studies for AAT.
- Annual wage
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£16,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Salary will be £16,000 to £17,000 with a salary review after 9 months in the role.
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday:
9.00am to 5.30pm
(Breaks to be confirmed)
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 6 January
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
You will be required to complete a training programme that will cover all aspects of the role and will be delivered through in-house training, as well as day-release and other learning methods delivered by Abingdon and Witney College.
You will complete a Level 2 Accountant Assistant Apprenticeship and then progress to study Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship. There could be an opportunity for the right candidate to complete a Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician later in the Apprenticeship.
College attendance and successful completion of these studies is an essential requirement for this Apprenticeship.
Responsibilities:
- Bank Reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- Sales Ledger
- Credit Control
- Purchase Ledger
- Payroll
- Tax
- VAT Returns
- Financial Systems Support
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Planning and Analysis
Where you’ll work
Unit 6B
Regent Park
Summerleys Road
Princes Risborough
HP27 9LE
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
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Your training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Delivery model:
• Work-based training with your employer
• Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week for 1 year)
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
• Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:
• AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting
• AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting
• Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
• Synoptic examination
• Portfolio
• Professional discussion
More training information
Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early.
Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session:
Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to attend an Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session at Witney or Abingdon campus.
This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions.
As a new Apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session please call us on 01235 216216.
Qualification checks:
By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £6.40 per hour from April 2024. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths & English (grade 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Time Management
About this company
Savvy, an accounting practice with a refreshingly different approach. Dynamic and technology-driven. We are based over two locations in Hampshire and Buckinghamshire where we offer cloud based accounting solutions assisting businesses to improve how they work, and add real value.
After this apprenticeship
You will complete a Level 2 Accountant Assistant Apprenticeship and then a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship. There could be an opportunity for the right candidate to complete a Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician later in the Apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Mike
apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
01235216216
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281021.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Saturday 9 November at 11:59pm)
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