Accountant Technician Apprentice

Summary

Hands-on training in all aspects of accountancy, working with local businesses and the chance to work in a small, friendly team. Gain valuable skills, real-world business experience, and expert guidance to build a strong foundation for your future in accounting. You will be studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification.

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, ½ hour lunch.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Thursday 1 May
Duration: 1 year 3 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

Full support and training will be given for the following, by our friendly and experienced team members
Preparing accounts, reports and compiling financial information
Working with latest online accounting and business technology, apps and supporting customers and team members with this
Bookkeeping and preparing VAT returns
Preparing Tax returns for individuals and businesses
Customer service duties including handling telephone calls and emails to/from customers
Meeting and greeting clients, where required
General administrative duties including dealing with customer invoice and billing system, collecting and logging payments
Preparing letters and communications to be sent out (email, whatsapp, postal)
Working with our electronic filing system and online portal to ensure capture of information and storage
Organising office events
Uploading blogs and information to our company website
Handling social media posts on different platforms to promote the business
Organising office events
Uploading blogs and information to our company website
Handling social media posts on different platforms to promote the business

Where you’ll work

Castle Court

Whittington

Oswestry

Shropshire

SY11 4DF

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

SHREWSBURY COLLEGES GROUP

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

Working towards gaining the skills, knowledge and behaviours to achieve the level 3 apprenticeship standard.

You will achieve the apprenticeship in the workplace, attending the London Rd Campus, Shrewsbury one day per week for the your taught input, term time only.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 x GCSE including maths and English (grade 4 / 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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

• Good communication (both written and verbal) • Ability to work well as part of a team • Ability to work methodically • Time management and ability to prioritise • Interested in how businesses function • Listening skills • Confidentiality • Be Outgoing • Be well organised • Interested in technology and how this can shape the future • Punctual and enthusiastic • A can-do attitude, not afraid to learn and try new things and meet new people This is a full time role based in our office without option for working from home during period of apprenticeship.

About this company

We’re a small and friendly team of accountants based in Whittington, Shropshire offering accounts, tax and support for businesses. Specialising in: owner managed limited companies, partnerships and agricultural businesses. We work with rural and agricultural businesses and owner managed established limited companies using the latest cloud and online accounting practices to help our clients stay in control of their businesses. Founded in 2012 by Louise Hudson, our reputation for providing excellent tax and accountancy advice with a high degree of personal care and attention has grown ever since, with clients in Shropshire, Cheshire, North Wales and Powys.

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

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of Apprenticeship, the candidate will progress to be a Senior Accountant within our business and have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities within the business and the chance to further their studies at a higher level of accountancy qualification.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHREWSBURY COLLEGES GROUP

Jules Rhodes

julesr@shrewsbury.ac.uk

01743 653460

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000296123.

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Closes on Monday 31 March

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