Accounting + Advisory Apprentice (AAT Apprenticeship Programme)

Summary

Voted in the UK Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers Rankings of 2024, you will join our AAT apprentice programme which will give you the skills and support you need to unlock a future full of new opportunities and experiences within the world of Accounting + Advisory. You will enjoy a combination of on-the-job learning and structured training.

Annual wage

£12,064 to £21,564.40 a year

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Our apprentice starting salary is above the national apprentice wage. We also conduct regular internal salary reviews multiple times per year for our team members to ensure they are in line with industry rates following exam passes.

Training course

Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 5.00pm.

36 hours 15 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

2 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

Preparation of accounts both in the firm’s offices and at client premises.
Preparation of tax computations, where assistance will be given as necessary.
Use a variety of accountancy software packages including Xero, QBO and Sage.
Assisting with Accounts and Advisory team duties and providing ad hoc help to clients.
You will be expected to have great communication skills to work within a team, keeping everyone up to date with the progress you are making.
This role can be based in Blackburn or Bury.

Where you’ll work

GREENBANK TECHNOLOGY PARK

CHALLENGE WAY

BLACKBURN

BB1 5QB

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

FIRST INTUITION LIMITED

Your training course

Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Your training plan

PM+M believes that its most valuable resource is its team members. The continued success of the organisation depends upon having highly motivated people with proper skills in the right job at the right time. We recognise the need to offer all team members a clear path of progression within the business.

Therefore as part of this programme, we will provide a study package towards the AAT Qualification Level 3 and Level 4, including study leave, and will mentor you through your qualification journey. Once the qualification has been achieved we would look at further training opportunities to help develop your career, such as the ACCA or ACA, to become Chartered.

We also provide a complementary range of internal training opportunities to ensure that you maximise your potential in areas such as becoming a trusted adviser, how to network, presentation skills etc with opportunities for progression around the firm.

We have 6 monthly reflect and act conversations to ensure your development is on track, with optional monthly 1-2-1s. You will also have a buddy and opportunity for a mentor.

We also encourage you to get involved in wider firm initiatives and have your say on how we can progress on our journey towards being the best North West firm of finance professionals.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 5 or above)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental

About this company

We are a vibrant, dynamic and award-winning firm of Chartered Accountants and business advisers, with offices in Blackburn and Bury, covering East Lancashire, Greater Manchester and beyond. Our vision is to be the best North West firm of finance professionals and we want great people to join our team and help us do that. We are proud of our inclusivity and diversity, encouraging people to be the best they can be and to be involved, no matter their level of experience or role.

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

Company benefits

23.5 days holiday + bank holidays 8% employer pension contribution Free parking Dress for your day policy Weekly flexi-time Buy extra holidays Paid sick leave Extensive learning & development opportunities Study support Firm wide bonus

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Once the Level 3 qualification has been achieved we would look at further training opportunities to help develop your career, this would be onto the Level 4 AAT, followed by the ACA or ACCA to become Chartered.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PM+M Business Solutions LLP

Sofia Hough

recruitment@pmm.co.uk

01254 679131

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284525.

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Closes on Thursday 30 January

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