Accounts Trainee Apprenticeship

Daily preparation of accounts to review stage, with assistance from your mentor One on one training with your mentor with each stage of an accounts job Use of the cloud software, Xero in the preparation of accounts and VAT jobs Exposure to VAT returns and bookkeeping processes to see the process through to the accounts completion stage Responsible for your own workload, ensuring you complete each job by the agreed timescale Working as a team to ensure the work is delivered to clients in a timely manner

Training:

Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Hereford (HR4 9SX):

You will receive face-to-face training one day per week as per your assigned training plan.

Additional training for functional skills in English and Maths will be undertaken if needed.

You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment to gain your level 2 accountancy qualification.

There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme.

Training Outcome:

Many of our apprentices have stayed with the company for many years, progressing up through the levels and becoming Client Managers. Our own CEO, Dan Crowther started off with Thorne Widgery as an apprentice just like you.

Employer Description:
An established accountancy firm which has been going over 75 years. We offer a variety of services to clients from all walks of life. We care about our clients and aim to deliver exceptional customer service. In order to do this, we work efficiently using software and forward-thinking ideas to bring accountancy into the modern world.

Working Hours :
37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, based around our core working hours of 10am to 4pm. 30-minute unpaid lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Number skills,Team working,Confident,Pro-active,Motivated,Positive