Trainee Accountant - AAT Apprenticeship

You would be based in our Exeter office in Pynes Hill, gaining a wide range of experience in all areas of accountancy, including bookkeeping, personal tax, business tax, accounts preparation and audit. The work will be varied and support the training given and vice versa.

Training:

You will undertake the “Assistant Accountant” Apprenticeship (an Advanced Apprenticeship in Accounting), with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Flexible Apprenticeship Programme.

Assessment will be by an “End Point Assessment” and will be graded “Pass” or “Distinction”. This will include two elements:

A Professional Discussion. This will include a series of questions allowing you to to display the knowledge and experience you have obtained over your apprenticeship. You will build a Portfolio of reflections and product evidence that will be used for discussion points in the PD.
A Synoptic Exam. This will include elements you have learnt throughout your studies of the individual AAT Units and this will contribute towards your end grade.

You will be prepared for both of these elements by undertaking studies for the AAT (Level 3) Advanced Diploma in Accounting. These will underpin both elements of your “end point assessment”. As such, it is anticipated that your apprenticeship duration will be for 15 -18 months although earlier completion is possible, provided the duration exceeds one year and a week.Those with no prior accounting knowledge may need to also complete the Bookkeeping units of AAT Level 2.

You will receive support from both the employer, and the training provider, to complete and achieve your Apprenticeship and will be given time to study during the week on a day release basis. As you are working towards a professional qualification, it is also expected that you will continue your studies outside of normal office hours.

As you learn more in both the office and in your studies your responsibilities, and the variety of tasks you undertake, are expected to increase.

Those with previous relevant qualification and experience may be considered for a Higher Apprenticeship undertaking the Professional Accountant Standard.

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of the AAT, there would be the opportunity to progress to the ACA and become a fully qualified chartered accountant.

Employer Description:
Griffin are a firm of Devon accountants based in Exeter and Honiton, focused on providing expert advice and a truly first class service to our clients. We look to bring a fresh approach to accountancy and have embraced the latest technology in the sector, enabling our clients to have greater control and flexibility over their finances. We take the compliance burden away, so our clients can focus on running their businesses and above all else we strive to provide excellent service and adopt a proactive approach to anticipate their needs.

Working Hours :
37.5 hours per week, 5 days, 9am – 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative