Level 7 CIPFA Accountancy Apprentice

Assisting clients to produce financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and applicable legislation. Analysing clients’ balance sheets and projecting cash flows in line with medium term financial plans. Performing financial statement analysis on local authorities, housing associations, banks and other companies. Valuing investments and debt for inclusion in clients’ accounts. Analysing the performance of client investment portfolios and investment funds. Summarising publications into advice notes for a non-technical audience. Meeting clients and investment managers to understand their strategies. Organising and attending client events.

Training:
Level 7 Accountancy Professional Apprenticeship with the internationally recognised Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) leading to qualified accountant status within three to four years. With a focus on the public sector, the CIPFA syllabus includes green finance, environmental reporting and performance measures, data analytics, and ethical principles as well as the more traditional accounting and financial reporting areas. Newly qualified CIPFA members can take an additional module and submit a statement of intent to qualify for membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and chartered accountant designation. You will attend the CIPFA Education and Training Centre in person. There are opportunities for further training relevant to the specific role.

Training Outcome:
Following the end of the apprenticeship we may be able to offer a permanent position within the company.

Employer Description:
We are an employee-owned company providing treasury and accounting advice to institutional investors across the United Kingdom, primarily within the public sector. With around 20 staff, including three current apprentices. We are a close-knit team working to provide the very best advice to our clients. We are an environmentally and socially responsible employer, dedicated to nurturing talent from all backgrounds.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm (these times may vary by half an hour.) 20% of your time will be dedicated to your learning.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Number skills,Team working,Inter-personal skills