AAT Accountancy Apprenticeship
During your first few weeks, you will have a full induction to our firm, and training on all the systems that you will be using on a day-to-day basis.
These include MS365, TaxCalc, QuickBooks Online and Dext.
You will also undergo the basic training required of all staff members. This includes our telephony protocols, how to assist visitors, and how to maintain client records.
You will be mentored by a Senior Accountant who will give you direct guidance in developing your professional skills.
To start with the duties will mainly be scanning in and uploading receipts; bookkeeping; setting up bank feeds; bank reconciliations; journal entry; trial balance preparation and the all-important regular communication with clients.
This is an extremely varied role in which you will need to have a flexible mindset and a willingness to learn and update your skillset regularly.
Our ideal candidate is someone who would enjoy engaging with the constantly evolving technology in the accountancy sector, without losing sight of the underpinning accounting principles that govern such technology.
Training:
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT
This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.
Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.
You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.
To pass this level you will need to study the following four units:
Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).
Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).
Business Awareness (BUAW).
Training Outcome:
A talented and committed employee can expect to receive on-the-job training and an opportunity to study for professional qualifications such as membership of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
As such, there will be opportunities to progress to roles including Senior Accountant and Client Manager.
Employer Description:
Being part of the national TaxAssist Accountants network brings many advantages including brand recognition and technical support to name but two. However, most importantly, the network structure allows the practice to retain its independence as a business. The practice is wholly owned and managed by the two director/shareholders, which means we have a friendly small-practice culture. We view all staff as stakeholders in the practice, and have regular full team meetings to review and consider the progress of the practice and how we might develop it. With five colleagues in total, including the two directors, we are too small for any kind of office politics or factionalism. Both directors have an open door policy for staff members wanting to raise issues or concerns, so any difficulties are dealt with as quickly and diplomatically as possible. Our view is that the workplace should be efficient, productive and happy.
Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative