Apprentice AAT Accountant

Summary

AMS is a fast growing accountancy practice aiming to be a top 50 firm in the next three years. We are looking for talented individuals to join us and our exciting journey. Based in our Manchester head office you will attend college for "off the job" training and be allocated a dedicated mentor to support you in your "on the job" training.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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In addition the company operates a discretionary bonus scheme which is paid annually and on pay reviews taken place in September of each year annually.

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 August

Duration

3 years

Positions available

5

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

The successful candidates will be working predominately in our busy audit and accounts team and will be trained across a number of disciplines.

Preparing accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
Assisting on the audit of financial statements for limited companies and other specialist entities
Exposed to a variety of areas such as VAT, personal tax, corporation tax and working on ad-hoc tasks across our busy department
In addition, the successful candidates will also generally assist other members of our team in the successful running of the office and providing a high standard of service to our clients

Where you’ll work

9 PORTLAND STREET

MANCHESTER

M1 3BE

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

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Your training plan

Alongside your normal duties you will also be granted one day a week day release to study towards the AAT qualification.
Starting at level 2 you will progress through level 3 and level 4 to become AAT qualified within 3 years.
On the successful completion of your AAT qualification you will then be enrolled onto the ACCA or ACA qualification and spend a further 3 years studying, at which time you will achieve your dreams of becoming a chartered accountant.
AMS strives to develop individuals to benefit the team as a whole and gives all members of staff the opportunity to fulfil their own personal goals through a fully supported but challenging environment.
Personal development plans are set throughout the programme and on the job training is provided from designated mentors and senior staff.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Including Maths and English (grade 4 A*-C/9-4)

A Level or equivalent in:

Subjects N/A (grade 3 A*-C)

NVQ or SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in:

Subject N/A (grade pass)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Attitude is as important to us as qualifications, we are looking for positive individuals who have a "Can Do" attitude and an entrepreneurial mindset. In return we can offer you formal training and informal training to include Accounting, Audit & Assurance & Tax in a friendly and welcoming environment.

About this company

AMS Accountants Group is a national accountancy firm with our head office based in Manchester City Centre. Since 1982, we have grown from a family-run company to a Top 50+50 UK firm which offers financial and tax services to a wide range of businesses across a number of sectors. We pride ourselves on our ambitious, entrepreneurial, and hard-working attitude. Our service is friendly and tailored to our clients’ needs, helping us build strong, long-lasting relationships. The future of AMS is exciting, join us on our journey!

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

After this apprenticeship

Progress on to ACA or ACCA qualification which takes a further 3 years.
On completion of the six years a successful candidate will progress to a qualified accountant and onto our management programme.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

AMS Accountants

Andy Osborne

careers@groupams.co.uk

+447746252119

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297344.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 4 April 2025

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Company’s application instructions

Please send a completed CV to careers@groupams.co.uk along with a brief reason why you want to be an apprentice with AMS prior to 4th April 2025. Candidates invited to our assessment day will be informed prior to Friday 18th April. If you do not hear by this date, then unfortunately you were not successful. Our assessment day will take place late April early May and all candidates must be available to attend in person at our head office in Manchester City Centre on the specified date.

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