AAT Audit and Accounts 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 with Brown Butler Limited and Kaplan. You will be dealing with balance sheets, accounts and audits whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.

Wage: £17,500 a year
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Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 25 August
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

You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst working towards the AAT qualification.
The candidate will initially work as part of our audit and accounts team to preform individual tasks on such assignments including;

Substantive testing and balance sheet verification work reporting to seniors on that assignment.
We provide excellent support and on the job training to our apprentices and look to progress each individual as ability grows.
They would quickly progress to being responsible for their own accounting jobs reporting to managers or directors as applicable.
The candidate would also be involved as part of larger audit teams helping to carry out the transactional verification work and auditing various areas of the balance sheet. We use an electronic audit and accounting system to assist our apprentices with the set-up of such files.

The candidate would be required to work both at our offices and on the client premises.

Where you’ll work

Leigh House, 28-32 St Paul’s Street

Leeds

UK

LS1 2JT

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.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

A Level or equivalent in:

Any (grade A-C)

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
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Initiative

Other requirements

Benefits include: 23 days holiday per year. Pension – after 3 months of employment either auto enrolment or full scheme. If circumstances suit there may be a possibility of an earlier Start Date.

About this company

Based in one of the strongest financial and legal communities outside London, Brown Butler is the leading independent firm of accountants in Leeds. We are valued by clients and trusted by fellow professionals.Formed in 1919, we proudly celebrated our centenary in 2019.Brown Butler is the accountancy profession’s best kept secret.From audit and assurance, tax advice, corporate finance and wealth management, Brown Butler is trusted to take care of you and your business, year after year.

After this apprenticeship

Excellent progression available to progress onto AAT L4 and then onto Level 7 (ACA).
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300799.

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