Trainee Chartered Audit Accountant - ACA Apprentice
WESTCOTTS (SW) LLP
Tallford House, 38 Walliscote Rd, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1LP
Closes on Friday 1 August
Posted on 31 October 2024
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Summary
We are now looking for a Trainee Audit Accountant to join our Weston-super-Mare team starting September 2025. Training to become a Chartered Accountant is both rewarding and challenging and can open huge opportunities for you; many of our staff started their career as a trainee with us and have stayed with us throughout their working life.
- Annual wage
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£23,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
As you progress through the qualification your salary will increase.
- Training course
- Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
- Hours
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Monday to Wednesday, 8.45am - 5.00pm 1 hour lunch, Thursday 8.45am - 5.00pm 45 minute lunch and Friday 8.45am - 4.30pm 45 minute lunch.
36 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 1 September
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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, with a particular focus on audit. 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. Back in the office or hybrid working, 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.
- 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
Tallford House, 38 Walliscote Rd, Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1LP
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
Your training plan
- You will undertake both practical and theoretical training whilst studying for your ACA qualification under an apprenticeship agreement
- 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)
- 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
About this company
Westcotts is a Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice and Top 50 apprenticeship employer with over 290 team members based across 16 offices covering 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 VAC1000284987.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 1 August
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Company’s application instructions
To apply for this position, please 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.