Level 2 Accounts Technician Apprentice
PHILIP DEANE ACCOUNTANCY LTD
OXFORDSHIRE, OX27 7SG
Closes in 10 days (Sunday 1 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 July 2024
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Summary
Philip Deane Accountancy is an independant practice looking to recruit an accounts technician apprentice at the start of their accounting career. We are a small team built around the importance of team work and providing our clients with outstanding customer service. If you are looking to start a career in accounting, please apply!
- Annual wage
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£17,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Starting salary from £17,000 per annum
- Training course
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 30 September
- Duration
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1 Year 1 Month
- Positions available
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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 – processing payments, invoices, income and reciepts and entering data into accounting software.
- Bookkeeping – preperation of monthly management accounts, cash flow and reporting.
- Preperation of accounts; sole trader, partnerships.
- Preperation of income tax computations and returns.
- Completion of VAT returns.
Where you’ll work
UNITS 1 & 2 FIELD VIEW
BAYNARDS GREEN BUSINESS PARK
BICESTER
OXFORDSHIRE
OX27 7SG
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
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Your training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
Duration:
- 13 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment.
Delivery model:
- Work-based training with your employer.
- Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week or 2 evenings for a year).
- Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work.
Qualifications included:
- Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths.
- AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting.
- Level 2 Accountants or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship.
End Point Assessment:
- In-tray test.
- Portfolio.
- Structured Interview.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths & English (grade A*- C / 9 - 4)
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
- Team working
- Time Management
- Team player
Other requirements
The accountancy and finance knowledge developed in this qualification is also the underpinning knowledge needed for the higher-level accountancy and financial skills developed in the AAT Advanced and Professional Accounting qualifications. Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early. Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session: Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to attend an Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session at Witney or Abingdon campus. This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions. As a new Apprenticeship applicant you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session please call us on 01235 216216. Qualification checks: By applying for this vacancy you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £6.40 per hour from April 2024. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training.
About this company
PHILIP DEANE ACCOUNTANCY IS AN INDEPENDENT PRACTICE SPECIALISING IN SMALL TO MEDIUM BUSINESSES. WE ARE RAPIDLY EXPANDING AND EVOLVING TO MEET OUR INCREASING CLIENT WORKLOAD. OUR TEAM HAS A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN ALL TAXATION AREAS, WHILST MAINTAINING A PERSONAL TOUCH WITH OUR CLIENTS. WE HAVE CLIENTS ACROSS THE ENTIRE OF ENGLAND AND BRANCH OUT SLIGHTLY INTO WALES. WE HAVE A DIVERSE TEAM THAT WORKS TOGETHER LIKE A FAMILY AND ENJOY A NUMBER OF STAFF DAYS OUT AND MEALS EACH YEAR. AS OUR TEAM EXPANDS, WE HAVE A NUMBER OF MEMBERS THAT ORGANISE EVENINGS OUT TOGETHER DOING THINGS LIKE CRAZY GOLF.
After this apprenticeship
- Accounts Technician, entry to further AAT professional qualifications.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
The Apprenticeship Recruitment Team
apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
01235216216
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000263299.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Sunday 1 September at 11:59pm)
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