Apprentice Chartered Accountant - Axminster

WESTCOTTS (SW) LLP

Axminster, EX13 5AD

Closes on Friday 1 August

Posted on 31 October 2024

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Summary

We are now looking for an Apprentice Chartered Accountant to join our team in Axminster starting September 2025. Training to become a Chartered Accountant is both rewarding and challenging and can open up huge opportunities for you; many of our staff started their career as trainees with us and have stayed with us throughout their working life.

• Annual wage: £23,000 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  As you progress through the qualification, so will your salary increase.

• Training course: Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
• Hours: Monday - Friday 9am to 5.15pm

  36 hours 15 minutes a week

• Possible start date:

  Monday 1 September

• Duration:

  3 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

You will undertake both practical and theoretical training whilst studying for your ACA qualification under an apprenticeship agreement.  

We will fund your training and provide you with paid study leave to attend the courses so you will be earning while you are learning.  

You will get support from more experienced staff and Partners whilst assisting on client assignments.   

Some of the duties will include preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders; auditing financial statements and tax compliance work to mention just a few.

 You will have the opportunity to visit clients’ premises to carry out your role and your work will be a mixture of teamwork and projects undertaken individually. 

Where you’ll work

Timberly,

South Street

Axminster

EX13 5AD

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

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Equal to master’s degree

Course contents

• Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
• Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.
• Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner.  Adapt communications to suit different  situations, individuals or teams.
• Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.
• Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others.  Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.
• Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles  to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.

Your training plan

• Accountancy or taxation professional level 7 standard
• You will undertake both practical and theoretical training whilst studying for your ACA qualification under an apprenticeship agreement
• Apprentices without English or Mathematics at Level 2 must achieve this prior to the completion of the End Point Assessment
• Once you have completed the course you will be a qualified accountant. We will fund your training and provide you with paid study leave to attend the courses so you will be earning while you are learning
• You will also receive regular pay reviews

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

• Degree Qualified (grade Pass)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

• Any (grade 4 and upwards)

A Level or equivalent in:

• Any (grade C upwards)

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
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Driving License

About this company

Westcotts is a Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice and Top 50 apprenticeship employer with over 280 team members based across Devon and Somerset.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunities to later progress and gain further qualifications are available for the right candidates.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284945.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 1 August

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Company’s application instructions

To apply for this position, please follow this link where you can upload your CV along with a covering letter providing information on why you feel you would be suitable for the role in particular in regards to the desired attributes, skills, experience and qualifications. Please also state your current salary (if applicable), salary expectations and available start date.