Audit Assistant Apprentice

ADS ACCOUNTANCY LTD

Staffordshire, DE14 2WX

Closes in 22 days (Monday 13 January at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 December 2024


Summary

As an Audit Assistant, you will work closely with our Audit Associate Partner and team to deliver exceptional services to our clients while developing the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in your career. Study support will be provided to help you achieve professional qualifications and progress within the industry.

Annual wage
£21,000 a year

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 21 January

Duration

1 year 5 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

1. Audit Support:

  • Assist in the planning and execution of audits.
  • Prepare and review audit documentation and client records.

2. Client Engagement:

  • Support on-site audit work at client locations.
  • Build strong relationships with clients through professional and courteous interactions.

3. Team Collaboration:

  • Work closely with the audit team to meet project deadlines.
  • Participate in internal training sessions and knowledge sharing.

4. Continuous Development:

  • Take advantage of study support and training provided to develop your professional qualifications.
  • Embrace opportunities for growth and development within Nuvo

Where you’ll work

7 Faraday Court, First Avenue

Burton upon Trent

Staffordshire

DE14 2WX

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

EMA TRAINING 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.
  • 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

The Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard includes 6 AAT exams, in addition to the Synoptic Assessment as part of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process.

The knowledge units will be delivered at the EMA training hub in Derby or Nottingham (depending on apprentices’ location) through day release

AAT Modules are as follows:

  • Introduction to Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit)
  • Principles of Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit)
  • Management Accounting Techniques

Financial Accounting:

  • Preparing Financial Statements
  • Business Awareness
  • Tax Processes for Business

More training information

  • This role would be on a 40hr a week contract, working 32 hours over 4 days with 1 day per week (8 hours) allocated as a study day.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 5 GCSE's including Maths and English (grade 5/6 (B) 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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this company

At Nuvo, we’re all about doing things differently. We’re not just filing tax returns, we’re building relationships, both with our clients and each other. We believe in giving our team the freedom to grow, while staying focused on delivering the best results. That means you’ll have the space to think creatively, and the support to make things happen. We champion the Nuvo Spirit, which means bringing positivity, teamwork, and a can-do attitude to everything we do. Honesty is key, and we deliver it with kindness. We're the kind of team that proves we care every single day, whether it's helping a client or supporting a colleague. When it comes to learning something new or tackling a fresh challenge, we embrace change. We’re all about growing together, and at Nuvo, there’s always room to develop and improve. We stay above the line, which means we take responsibility for our actions, own our work, and keep each other accountable in a supportive way. If you’re excited to be part of a team that values growth, encourages creativity, and truly cares about people, Nuvo could be the perfect place for you. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for progress and collaboration. If that sounds like you, we can’t wait to meet you!

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

After this apprenticeship

  • Opportunity to stay a full time member of the team upon completion of the apprenticeship programme. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EMA TRAINING LIMITED

Jess Mitchell

jess.mitchell@ematraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292913.

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Closes in 22 days (Monday 13 January at 11:59pm)

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