Audit, Accounting + Advisory 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 Audit. 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-5pm

36 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

2 years

Positions available

3

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 carry out a variety of accountancy and audit assignments for clients in accordance with the firm’s procedures and report to the relevant client team leader and/or client manager.
  • You will assist in audit assignments, when required, both in the firm’s offices and at client premises.
  • 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 is based in Blackburn, with travel to client premises.

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 Minimum Grade 5 and 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
  • Presentation 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 VAC1000284536.

Apply now

Closes on Thursday 30 January

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Company’s application instructions

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