ACCA Accountant Apprentice

Job duties include:

Preparing and posting journal entries and supporting maintenance of the accounting general ledgers Assisting with the reporting of monthly management accounts and board packs Performing balance sheet reconciliations and controls Analysing financial transaction information (e.g. overhead spend) and performing variance analyses Assisting with forecasting and budgeting processes Helping with preparation of annual statutory accounts and annual external audit Supporting compliance with statutory requirements (e.g. VAT and Corporation Tax returns) Providing financial information and guidance to commercial, operational and functional teams

Training:

ACCA Level 7 There are three levels including Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills and Strategic Professional. Applied Knowledge helps you understand the role of accounting in the business environment, and develop the practical skills and techniques expected of an accountant working in business. The areas you will cover include:

Business and Technology Management Accounting

Financial Accounting Applied Skills encourages you to develop a broad understanding of the role of accounting in business, and how to interpret financial information. The areas you will cover include:

Corporate and business law (ENG) (LW) Performance Management (PM) Taxation (TX-UK) Financial Reporting (FR) Audit and Assurance (AA) Financial Management (FM)

By studying Strategic Professional, you’ll learn advanced techniques, skills, and the professional ethics required of an accountant or consultant operating at a senior level.

Once you’ve successfully passed you can apply to be a full member of ACCA. The areas you will cover include:

Essentials

Strategic Business Leader Strategic Business Reporting Options Advanced Financial Management Advanced Performance Management Advanced Taxation Advanced Audit and Assurance

The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be successful in this job role. This includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Leadership, Planning and Prioritisation and Problem Solving.

Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment. The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.

Training Outcome:

Possible future prospects in the business for roles.

Employer Description:

VolkerWessels UK is a leading multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. The company employs around 4,000 staff across the country and brings together best practice through five business units: VolkerFitzpatrick, VolkerRail, VolkerStevin, VolkerHighways and VolkerLaser. These business units each have a long and successful heritage built on delivering quality and bespoke projects as well as providing specialist skills, plant and equipment. Our success is founded on our ability to deliver in challenging environments and regularly winning repeat business from established clients.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Patience