Apprentice Accountant

VERTIS ACCOUNTING LIMITED

ENGLAND, WR1 2PL

Closes in 21 days (Thursday 14 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 October 2024

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Summary

Are you interested in what makes business’ tick, numerate, IT literate, have great attention to detail, keen to learn and to develop your skills? Would you like to achieve a recognised professional qualification that will be the start of lifelong and fulfilling career? If so, then maybe accountancy is the career for you.

Annual wage
Competitive

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The starting salary will be at least £9 per hour. After 1 year's service employees qualify for a discretionary annual bonus scheme. The bonus is based on the profitability of the business and the contribution of the individual.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Office hours are Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm including a one-hour unpaid lunch break.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 2 January

Duration

1 year 5 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

You will be working in a busy and growing Chartered Accountants Practice based in the heart of Worcester. We have a broad range of small business clients, including limited companies, partnerships and sole traders, and you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks that contribute to the delivery of a professional service to them.  We operate digitally (and paperless) on Apple Mac computers, using high-quality software packages and digital applications to deliver our services. 

Your duties and responsibilities will develop and grow over time in line with your training and personal development.

They will include: 

  • Digital bookkeeping
  • Producing reports and analysis to support clients’ business needs
  • Preparation and checking of VAT returns
  • Contributing to the production of annual accounts, corporation tax and partnership tax returns
  • Maintaining statutory records for clients
  • Preparation of Self-Assessment Tax Returns
  • Client record keeping using online systems
  • Contributing to the smooth running of a busy office
  • Communicating with clients in person, by telephone and online
  • Supporting clients with digital software

We offer a full and supported package of training both on and off site.  We use Xero accounting software, and you will gain accreditation as a Xero Adviser as part of your training.

This position is very much seen as a first rung on the accountancy ladder and the breadth of experience and quality of training offered will provide an excellent start to your career. 

For an individual committed to their own training and personal growth there is extensive potential to grow their own role.

Where you’ll work

INDEPENDENCE HOUSE

QUEEN STREET

WORCESTER

ENGLAND

WR1 2PL

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

HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION 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

    Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Worcester (WR4 9GN). 

    You will receive training one day per week which is a combination of face-to-face and remote, as per your assigned training plan. 

    Additional training for functional skills in English and maths will be undertaken if needed.  

    You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions.  

    They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment to gain your Assistant Accountant Level 3 qualification. 

    There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme. 

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 5-9)
    • Maths (grade 5-9)

    Desirable qualifications

    A Level in:

    • Accountancy (grade A*- E)
    • Accountancy AAT2 (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

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Customer care skills
    • Number skills
    • Keen to learn
    • Strong ethical orientation

    Other requirements

    Our office is on the second floor of a modern city centre building. Unfortunately, there is no lift available, which may make this position challenging for individuals who have difficulty navigating stairs. This role is an office-based position given the level of support and mentoring that will be both required and given. The position will also involve contribution to the smooth running of the office and service given to visiting clients. It cannot therefore be performed remotely. Opportunities for remote working, given that we operate digitally, will be available after completion of the apprenticeship period.

    About this company

    Member firm of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales. Established in 2018. Varied client base approaching 400 individuals and businesses ranging from startups to c.£2m turnover. Currently 4 employees

    http://www.vertisaccounting.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    We offer 4 weeks paid leave per year and an extra day for your birthday. Annual leave entitlement is increased to 5 weeks upon successful completion of 1 years' service.

    After this apprenticeship

    There is a very well-established career path from this role ultimately leading to becoming a Chartered Accountant

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

    Emily Jackson

    emily.jackson@hwgta.org

    01905 330732

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282511.

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    Closes in 21 days (Thursday 14 November at 11:59pm)

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