AAT Accounts Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a Level 2 apprenticeship with SMH BCL Accountants and Kaplan. You will be dealing with VAT and tax returns, bookkeeping and assisting managers whilst working towards the AAT qualification.

Annual wage: £12,313.60 a year
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Training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Friday; Working hours - 8:15am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:15am to 4:00pm Friday (45 mins for lunch)
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 2 December
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

Job duties include:
Assisting managers with a portfolio of clients including assistance with:
Preparation of annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
VAT Returns.
Corporation tax returns.
Personal tax returns.
Partnership tax returns.
Client Bookkeeping.
Preparation of P11ds.

Where you’ll work

2 Pavilion Business Park, Royds Hall Road, Lower Wortley

Leeds

UK

LS12 6AJ

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

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Your training plan

Foundation covers the basic principles of accountancy, and is your starting point if you’ve never studied accountancy before. You’ll learn the basic principles of accountancy, such as double-entry bookkeeping, costing and preparing financial statements, as well as how to use accountancy software. This level is ideal if you’re new to accountancy and finance, have previously worked in an accounts department, or are looking to change your career into Accountancy.

To pass this level, you'll be examined on five units. All assessments are computer-based exams (CBE). The areas you will cover include: Bookkeeping transactions. Bookkeeping controls. Elements of costing. Using accounting software. Foundation Synoptic Assessment.

Training will be provided either via classroom or remote sessions. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of their time towards it.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Basic Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
Standard English (grade 9/A* - 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Benefits include: 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays. Company pension scheme. Working hours - 8:15am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 8:15am to 4:00pm Friday (45 mins for lunch)

About this company

The SMH Group a multi-disciplined professional services company which includes Chartered Accountants, Tax Advisers, Financial Planners and Legal professionals working across eight offices in Sheffield, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Wakefield, Leeds, Harrogate, Huddersfield, and Buxton.

After this apprenticeship

A successful apprentice may be offered a permanent position and progress with their studies.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283960.

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Closes in 2 days (Saturday 23 November)

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