ACA Accountant Apprenticeship

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a Level 7 apprenticeship with Fisher Phillips LLP and Kaplan. You will be mainly dealing with accounts, tax and VAT returns whilst working towards the ACA Level 7 qualification.

Annual wage: £27,000 a year
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Training course: Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours: Between 0930 - 1730, Monday to Friday.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 April
Duration: 3 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

Duties will include:

Involvement in the day-to-day work of our busy Audit and Accounts department.

Work will primarily include the preparation of limited company accounts either from core records or accounting software.

The computation of corporation tax.

There will also be scope to do junior audit work either in the office or at clients' premises.

Where you’ll work

Summit House, 170 Finchley Road,

London

UK

NW3 6BP

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

KAPLAN FINANCIAL 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

ACA is a great option if you’re looking to become a chartered accountant and work in accountancy and finance. It opens a wealth of opportunities, as you can specialise in specific areas or sectors, or work broadly across multiple industries. You’ll also need to have 450 practical work experience days. Certificate Level: You’ll be introduced to the essentials of accountancy, finance, and businesses. You’ll learn about double-entry accounting, assurance, business and technology, law, management, and taxation. Professional Level: This level teaches you how to apply technical knowledge to real-life scenarios. You’ll deepen your knowledge on financial reporting, audit and assurance, tax compliance, finance management, business strategy, and business planning. Advanced Level: You will give you the skills to understand how accountancy and finance works within businesses. You’ll learn about corporate reporting and strategic business management.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Degree (grade 2:1)

A Level or equivalent in:

Any (grade C 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
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Starting salary £27000 - £29000 per annum Holiday is 25 days Pension scheme Limited parking permits available. Good transport links to the office Mon – Fri, 9.30am – 5.30pm (35 hours per week)

About this company

The firm was first established in 1946 when Sidney Fisher founded Fisher & Co. With the arrival of Gerald Philips in 1952, Fisher Philips was created. The firm is now a busy and growing 6 partner firm in North West London. We are a general practice firm and we act for clients of all sizes and from all industries. We do have a number of clients in the media and publishing sectors but we also act for property development and investment companies.

After this apprenticeship

Depending upon the wishes of the candidate, their ability and the firm’s requirements at the time, the candidate has the opportunity to further improve their skills and development to become an audit senior within the department.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000295590.

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Closes on Friday 28 February

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