Ignite Accountancy Apprenticeship

Hazlewoods

Gloucestershire, GL51 0UX

Closes on Tuesday 1 April

Posted on 23 September 2024

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Summary

If university isn't for you, we offer 'Ignite' our 5-year accountancy apprenticeship leading to a Level 7 qualification. After two years you will achieve your AAT Level 4 qualification. Fully funded and supported, you will work with interesting, diverse clients across various business sectors. Study is block release and classroom-based in Bristol.

Annual wage
£21,000 a year

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Subject to performance, apprentices will receive annual pay rises

Training course
Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm (37.5 hours per week).

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

2 Years 4 Months

Positions available

20

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

We have three main areas in which you can complete your apprenticeship:

Audit

  • Part of a supportive team you will visit clients in various parts of the UK providing advice on their audit
  • You will work with an interesting range of clients from sectors including sports clubs, household brands and charities
  • You will receive training on the entire audit process, including planning meetings with business leaders, performing audit testing on balance sheet and profit and loss accounts
  • Prepare tax calculations and other financial statements using in-house software

Tax

  • Prepare tax returns for individuals and businesses using tax software
  • Prepare forms relating to employee benefits-in-kind e.g. company cars
  • Deal with HMRC queries
  • Help prepare capital gains tax reports on inheritance including property/shares
  • Assist with business restructure work

Accounts

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end accounts
  • Undertake tax calculations and VAT returns
  • Liaising with clients to discuss queries (this could involve visits to their offices)
  • Help prepare financial statements, business plans and budgeting
  • Assist with audit work and analyse risks
  • Produce financial review documents

Where you’ll work

Staverton Court

Staverton

Cheltenham

Gloucestershire

GL51 0UX

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

FIRST INTUITION BRISTOL LIMITED

Your training course

Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Your training plan

Block release study will take place at our training partner's offices:

First Intuition, 6th Floor, City Point, Temple Gate, Redcliffe, Bristol BS1 6PL

Study is classroom-based alongside other Hazlewoods apprentices.

The training schedule and study planner is provided at induction.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 6)
  • Maths (grade 6)
  • 3 subjects (grade BBC)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

This is a 5-year apprenticeship, providing you (after two years) with a Level 4 qualification and progressing to the 3-year Level 7 ACA programme. If you enjoy tax, there is also the opportunity to study the joint ACA/CTA qualification which takes an extra year to complete.

About this company

Hazlewoods is one of the UK’s Top 35 independent accountants and business advisers, with over 550 employees in Gloucestershire, Bristol and Cardiff. We provide specialist accountancy, tax, audit and business advice to a wide range of local, national and international businesses, from small owner-managed firms to multi-million-pound organisations

https://www.hazlewoods.co.uk/careers/apprenticeships-and-early-careers/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Paid study leave and related expenses. Soft skills development programme. Mental health and wellbeing programme. Apprentice and company-wide social events. Cycle to work scheme. Discounted gym membership.

After this apprenticeship

After the 5 years and once qualified, you would then become a Senior Associate. After this you have access to our Talent Development Programme and the chance to progress within the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Hazlewoods

Lucie Perez

lucie.perez@hazlewoods.co.uk

01242680000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000270343.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 1 April

When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.

Company’s application instructions

Apply online via our Early Careers website. Complete online assessments. Attend a video interview. Attend our assessment centre.