Apprentice Accountant
WALTON ACCOUNTANCY LIMITED
Waterlooville, PO8 0BT
Closes in 14 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
Posted on 21 August 2024
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Summary
The apprentice would be developing further skills and duties required in an accountancy practice. This will consist of practical “on-the-job” training and one day-release training at Havant and South Downs College. We are looking for applicants who are keen to learn and happy to work in a team, who have some work experience in accounts or finance.
- Annual wage
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£12,480 to £22,308 a year
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The salary for this position will rise during completion of the apprenticeship and your contribution according to progress and ability but will always be above NMW.
- Training course
- Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am-5pm
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 1 October
- Duration
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1 Year
- 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
We would be looking to start employment for a short probationary period prior to commencement of the formal apprenticeship enrolment. This would provide the candidate with a “taster” of the type of work and environment.
Throughout the apprenticeship, we would provide practical training, running in parallel with the AAT syllabus, and covering all aspects of operating an accountancy service to clients including;
- Marketing
- Administration
- Database maintenance
- PAYE payroll
- Commercial software training
- Company formation and administration
- Providing book-keeping support to clients
- Preparation of self-assessment returns
The ability to communicate well by telephone and email will be an essential part of the skill-set we will be looking to develop in an apprentice.
Where you’ll work
Unit 24
Highcroft Industrial Estate Enterprise Road
Horndean
Waterlooville
PO8 0BT
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
HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE
Your training course
Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
Your training plan
The apprentice will be learning on the job 4 days per week with one day per week at the Havant Campus of Havant and South Downs College studying the Level 4 AAT Professional Accounting Technician apprenticeship.
After successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice would gain a Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician qualification.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
About this company
Walton Accountancy is a growing modern private practice providing a full range of services to mainly small and medium sized companies on a truly national basis. We are heavily technology driven and encourage open and regular contact with our clients.
After this apprenticeship
We are a growing business and there is the opportunity to progress within the company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE
Liz Langley
liz.langley@hsdc.ac.uk
02393879999
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000272383.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)
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