Accountancy Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 3 association of accounting technicians with Sytrus Ltd in Brighton, alongside Kaplan. You will be dealing with invoices, cash management, balance sheet and financial reports whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.

Wage: £19,000 a year
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Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:30 - 17:00
38 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 3 March
Duration: 1 year 6 months
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

Bookkeeping
Reconciling Bank Accounts
VAT
Assist with month-end procedures and management reporting
Assist with preparation of year-end accounts

Where you’ll work

7 Stone Street

Brighton

UK

BN1 2HB

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

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

Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3 Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level
If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level
You’ll learn complex accounting techniques, and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants. This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting
You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4. To pass this level you’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory
Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

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
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Core hours are 9.30am - 5pm Hybrid role working 3 days in office and 2 days from home Parking at a fee nearby. 10-15 mins walk from Brighton Station. Bus routes to Churchill Square. Benefits include:- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing 1 day a year to a maximum of 5 extra days Pension Private Healthcare Cycle to work scheme. Parking available and office accessible via public transport

About this company

At Sytrus, we believe in providing startups and SMEs with a personalised financial strategy to equip you for your next phase of growth. Our approach combines implementing leading technology with bespoke services, ensuring that every financial solution is as unique as your business. From bookkeeping to strategic planning, our services are designed to unlock sustainable growth, ensuring you have a partner fully invested in your success.

After this apprenticeship

The business is built on progressing through AAT and ACCA, with increasing responsibility and we will continue to add new apprentices as we grow

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299087.

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Closes in 23 days (Friday 28 February)

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