Audit, Accounting + Advisory (Level 7 ACA Apprenticeship Programme)

Summary

Voted in the UK Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers Rankings of 2024, you will join our ACA graduate programme which will give you the skills and support you need to unlock a future full of new opportunities and experiences within the world of Audit. You will enjoy a combination of on-the-job learning and structured training.

Annual wage: Competitive
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Training course: Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:45-5pm
36 hours 15 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 3

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

• You will carry out a variety of accountancy and audit assignments for clients in accordance with the firm’s procedures and report to the relevant client team leader and/or client manager.
• You will assist in audit assignments, when required, both in the firm’s offices and at client premises.
• You will be expected to have great communication skills to work within a team, keeping everyone up to date with the progress you are making.
• This role is based in Blackburn, with travel to client premises.

Where you’ll work

GREENBANK TECHNOLOGY PARK

CHALLENGE WAY

BLACKBURN

BB1 5QB

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 LIMITED

Your training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Equal to master’s degree

Course contents

Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.
Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communications to suit different situations, individuals or teams.
Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.
Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.
Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.

Your training plan

College days will typically be on a block release timetable schedule, at First Intuition Manchester.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade Minimum Grade 5 and above)

Degree in:

i.e Accounting, Finance, or Economics etc (grade Min 2:2 and above)

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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental

About this company

We are a vibrant, dynamic and award-winning firm of Chartered Accountants and business advisers, with offices in Blackburn and Bury, covering East Lancashire, Greater Manchester and beyond. Our vision is to be the best North West firm of finance professionals and we want great people to join our team and help us do that. We are proud of our inclusivity and diversity, encouraging people to be the best they can be and to be involved, no matter their level of experience or role.

https://www.pmm.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

23.5 days holiday per annum + bank holidays Employer pension contribution 8% Free parking Dress for your day policy Weekly flexi-time Buy extra holidays Paid sick leave Extensive learning & development opportunities Firm wide bonus

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Once the qualification has been achieved and you become an established Senior Adviser, there are many opportunities internally to reach management level positions.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PM+M Business Solutions LLP

Sofia Hough

recruitment@pmm.co.uk

01254 679131

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285385.

Apply now

Closes on Thursday 30 January

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