Cloud Accounting Apprentice (AAT Apprenticeship programme)

PM+M Business Solutions LLP

BLACKBURN, BB1 5QB

Closes on Thursday 30 January

Posted on 4 November 2024

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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 Cloud Accounting. 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 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

Embrace the future of cloud accounting and leverage AI and technology to enhance internal efficiencies and elevate client operations. As an eventual well-rounded advisor, you’ll play a pivotal role in transforming financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Utilise cutting-edge cloud accounting software for seamless weekly, monthly, and quarterly bookkeeping, as well as VAT preparation
  • Prepare insightful Management Information and comprehensive Year-End accounts
  • Research and integrate innovative applications with cloud accounting platforms
  • Drive improvements in cloud accounting efficiencies
  • Support the Cloud team with conversion projects and provide ad hoc assistance to clients
  • The role can be based in Blackburn or Bury where we have supportive teams to help you progress

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

  • College days will typically be once a week, at First Intuition Manchester

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
  • Logical
  • 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 per annum + bank holidays employer pension contribution 8% free parking dress for your day policy weekly flexi-time buy extra holidays paid sick leave extensive learning & development opportunities Firm wide bonus

Disability Confident

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 AAT 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 VAC1000284530.

Apply now

Closes on Thursday 30 January

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After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.

Company’s application instructions

Click the link to read the full job spec on our website. Apply today by filling out the short application form and attaching your CV.