Accountancy Apprentice

Summary

Launch Your Accounting Career with Our Award-Winning Tax Team! We're not your typical accounting firm! Ultra Tax is a vibrant, friendly team that's shaking up the accounting world with our "Tax Team of the Year 2024/25" award. We work with a wide range of clients including Ltd companies, landlords, contractors, & even social media influencers!

Wage: £12,563.20 a year
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Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9am - 5pm (college day Thursday) Friday: 9am - 1pm
32 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 7 April
Duration: 1 year 3 months
Positions available: 2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

What you'll be learning & doing:

Assisting with financial data entry and basic bookkeeping
Working with sales and purchase ledgers
Supporting the team with routine accounting duties
Learning to use industry-standard accounting software
Helping with calculations and payment records
Contributing to maintaining accurate financial records
Developing client communication skills.

Supporting various services including:

Assistance with Regulatory Financial Requirements
Assistance with Financial Accounts
VAT Return Preparation
Bookkeeping
Assistance with Preparation of Tax Computations

Where you’ll work

The Old Brewery
Castle Eden
Hartlepool
TS27 4SU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

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

By completing this apprenticeship you will recieve;

Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard.
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

This will be delivered once a week in college.

More training information

Who We Are:

We're not your typical accounting firm! Ultra Tax Ltd is a vibrant, friendly team that's shaking up the accounting world with our "Tax Team of the Year 2024/25" award. We provide comprehensive accounting and tax services to a diverse client base including entrepreneurs, limited companies, landlords, contractors, and even social media influencers! We believe in nurturing fresh talent while having fun along the way.

What makes us special:

Award-winning tax team with a personal touch
Industry-standard accounting software
Transparent, fixed-rate pricing
Dedicated accountant system
Unlimited client consultations
Comprehensive online tax calculators
Year-round proactive financial monitoring
Growing knowledge base through our tax blog

Your development:

Fully funded AAT Level 3 apprenticeship
Hands-on experience with real clients
Dedicated mentor support
Opportunity to grow with an award-winning firm
Access to industry-standard accounting software training
Experience with diverse client base

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 / C and above)
Maths (grade 4 / C and above)

Other in:

AAT (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
Organisation skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

At Ultra Tax Ltd, we pride ourselves on being one of the fastest-growing accounting firms in the UK, renowned for our unbeatable prices and exceptional client retention rate. Founded in January 2023, we have quickly risen to prominence as the North East's leading accountants and proudly serve as the front-of-shirt sponsor for Hartlepool United's away kit for the 24/25 season. Our commitment to excellence has earned us 100% client satisfaction and glowing five-star reviews, setting us apart in the competitive accounting landscape. Learn more about your North East based Accountants today and enquire about our tax and accounting services. We promise to be highly responsive and accessible, offering same-day responses to your inquiries and unlimited free consultations. Our team is always here to support you, providing the guidance and expertise you need to succeed.

https://www.ultrataxltd.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Amazing Benefits Package: • Half-day Fridays (9.00am - 1.00pm) - early weekend starts! • Birthday day off • Christmas shutdown period • Free parking • Onsite Italian restaurant discount • Commission opportunities • Clear progression path

After this apprenticeship

Your development:

Fully funded AAT Level 3 apprenticeship
Hands-on experience with real clients
Dedicated mentor support
Opportunity to grow with an award-winning firm
Access to industry-standard accounting software training
Experience with diverse client base

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

Emma Norbury

emma.norbury@eastdurham.ac.uk

01915185587

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308171.

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Closes in 13 days (Thursday 3 April at 11:59pm)

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