AAT Apprenticeship

ALTITUDE ACCOUNTING LIMITED

Guildford, GU1 3AA

Closes today

Posted on 1 October 2024

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Summary

We are looking for an ambitious and highly organised individual to join our skilled and developing team as an Assistant Accountant. This is a unique opportunity to forge an accounting career in a unique environment with career progression whilst receiving first class training. A Levels desirable and applicants within a 20 mile radius preferable.

Annual wage
£18,000 a year

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Salary approx. £18k dependent upon qualifications and experience

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 November

Duration

1 year 6 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

  • Providing support for a team of accountants whilst managing client requirements
  • Supporting bookkeeping and annual account preparation
  • Assisting with the preparation of sales, purchase and nominal ledger records
  • Completing bank reconciliations and investigating any anomalies that occur
  • Assisting with preparation of profit and loss reports and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns and online submissions

Where you’ll work

First Floor

129 High Street

Guildford

GU1 3AA

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

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

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.

    • Your training plan

    Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

    • Our office is in Guildford
    • This is a full time position and generally it will be 1 day per week for studying depending on the training schedule

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths (grade 1)

    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
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    Skills we are looking for: A Levels desirable.A good working knowledge of Excel.An ability to communicate clearly, confidently and professionally with staff, and customers.Able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment An ability to be proactive and prioritise workload.Passionate about delivering on promises and fulfilling potential

    About this company

    Altitude is a fresh, young accounting and business advisory company whose passion is elevating SMEs and like-minded business owners enabling them to think tall and achieve their ambitions. Our goal is to go beyond your accounting, bookkeeping and tax requirements, by elevating your business through practical business planning and strategic positioning.

    http://www.increasealtitude.com (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    Further training and qualifications in accounting.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    ALTITUDE ACCOUNTING LIMITED

    Anna Twaits

    anna@increasealtitude.com

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280003.

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    Closes today

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