Apprentice Accountant

GASCOYNES LTD

Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6JY

Closes on Friday 31 January

Posted on 31 October 2024

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an apprentice to join the accounts team at Gascoynes. The successful candidate will be trained on different accounting software whilst working towards their AAT qualification. The role includes working with the team to grow the accounts aspect of the business, preparation of year end accounts and more.

Annual wage
£15,000 a year

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The annual wage will differ between £15,000- £16,500 depending on experience

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, between 9.00am - 5.30pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 August

Duration

1 year

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

Our accounts team provides clients with modern accounting and tax services, utilising the latest cloud technology. The team plays a critical role in the completion of client’s compliance work such as accounts preparation, tax calculations and management reporting.

You will be carrying out the following duties:

  • Preparation of year end accounts and associated tax calculations
  • Working alongside client managers to assist with their ledgers
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts (bank, purchase ledger, sales ledger, PAYE, wages, VAT etc.)
  • Prepare reports, letters and other documents
  • Working towards a multitude of deadlines on behalf of yourself and the wider team
  • Working with the team to grow the accounts aspect of the business

Where you’ll work

Gascoyne House, Moseleys Farm Business Centre

Fornham All Saints

Bury St. Edmunds

IP28 6JY

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 CHELMSFORD LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
  • Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
  • Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
  • Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
  • Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
  • Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
  • Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
  • Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
  • Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
  • Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
  • Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
  • Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
  • Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
  • Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
  • Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
  • Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
  • Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

  • Full support with study costs whilst completing the Level 3 AAT Accounts Assistant (depending on current qualifications) apprenticeship that is offered
  • Following the initial completion of the apprenticeship, you will receive continued support to complete the AAT qualification
  • The successful candidate will be required to attend weekday courses, once a week, at their nearest First Intuition centre to study towards their AAT Level 3 qualification as well as mentoring towards the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship knowledge, skills, and behaviours

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent)

Desirable qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

  • Any (grade Passed)

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Strong maths and English skill
  • Adaptable, keen and flexible
  • Punctual
  • Organised
  • Ability to prioritise
  • IT skills (Word and Excel)

Other requirements

Gascoynes is looking for a school/college leaver to start an apprenticeship in August 2025. Gascoynes will be making conditional offers to candidates based on their predicted grades. Working week is 37.5 hours with overtime expected in busier periods. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Applicant will need to travel to their nearest First Intuition centre for AAT courses. The position is for a Level 3 apprenticeship however, a Level 2 apprenticeship will be considered if it is more suitable for the successful candidate.

About this company

Gascoynes Accountants provide expert accountancy advice to businesses across Norfolk and Suffolk; with offices in Bury St Edmunds, Wymondham, Ipswich and Stowmarket. We provide day to day advice on clients Tax Returns or accounts package and are trusted advisers who help moving our clients businesses forward. Our simple, down-to-earth approach to accountancy puts us in the best position to help our clients.

http://www.gascoynes.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Possible progression to study AAT Level 4 and/or Level 7 ACCA/ICAEW after successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED

Amy Sawyer

amysawyer@fi.co.uk

01245209900

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285103.

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Closes on Friday 31 January

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