Apprentice Accountant
GASCOYNES LTD
Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6JY
Closes on Friday 31 January
Posted on 31 October 2024
Contents
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an apprentice to join the accounts team at Gascoynes. The successful candidate will be trained on different accounting software whilst working towards their AAT qualification. The role includes working with the team to grow the accounts aspect of the business, preparation of year end accounts and more.
- Annual wage
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£15,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
The annual wage will differ between £15,000- £16,500 depending on experience
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, between 9.00am - 5.30pm.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Friday 1 August
- 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
Our accounts team provides clients with modern accounting and tax services, utilising the latest cloud technology. The team plays a critical role in the completion of client’s compliance work such as accounts preparation, tax calculations and management reporting.
You will be carrying out the following duties:
- Preparation of year end accounts and associated tax calculations
- Working alongside client managers to assist with their ledgers
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts (bank, purchase ledger, sales ledger, PAYE, wages, VAT etc.)
- Prepare reports, letters and other documents
- Working towards a multitude of deadlines on behalf of yourself and the wider team
- Working with the team to grow the accounts aspect of the business
Where you’ll work
Gascoyne House, Moseleys Farm Business Centre
Fornham All Saints
Bury St. Edmunds
IP28 6JY
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 CHELMSFORD LIMITED
Your training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Full support with study costs whilst completing the Level 3 AAT Accounts Assistant (depending on current qualifications) apprenticeship that is offered
- Following the initial completion of the apprenticeship, you will receive continued support to complete the AAT qualification
- The successful candidate will be required to attend weekday courses, once a week, at their nearest First Intuition centre to study towards their AAT Level 3 qualification as well as mentoring towards the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship knowledge, skills, and behaviours
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent)
Desirable qualifications
A Level or equivalent in:
- Any (grade Passed)
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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Strong maths and English skill
- Adaptable, keen and flexible
- Punctual
- Organised
- Ability to prioritise
- IT skills (Word and Excel)
Other requirements
Gascoynes is looking for a school/college leaver to start an apprenticeship in August 2025. Gascoynes will be making conditional offers to candidates based on their predicted grades. Working week is 37.5 hours with overtime expected in busier periods. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Applicant will need to travel to their nearest First Intuition centre for AAT courses. The position is for a Level 3 apprenticeship however, a Level 2 apprenticeship will be considered if it is more suitable for the successful candidate.
About this company
Gascoynes Accountants provide expert accountancy advice to businesses across Norfolk and Suffolk; with offices in Bury St Edmunds, Wymondham, Ipswich and Stowmarket. We provide day to day advice on clients Tax Returns or accounts package and are trusted advisers who help moving our clients businesses forward. Our simple, down-to-earth approach to accountancy puts us in the best position to help our clients.
After this apprenticeship
- Possible progression to study AAT Level 4 and/or Level 7 ACCA/ICAEW after successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED
Amy Sawyer
amysawyer@fi.co.uk
01245209900
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285103.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 31 January
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