Digital Accountant Apprentice

Client bookkeeping, using our partner software to assist in invoice capture Management accounts preparation VAT returns Company statutory compliance; Year-end accounts and Corporation tax Personal tax returns Payroll for clients Attend client meetings with seniors Client astonishment; opportunities to liaise with clients Confirmation statements AML delivery

Training:

Delivery model:

Work-based training with your employer Day release during term time (approximately 1-day a week) Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being Level 1 Functional Skills in English (7-days at college, if required) Off the job training will count for at least 6-hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work

Qualifications included:

Level 1 Functional Skills in English (if required) AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

End Point Assessment:

Knowledge Test - Integrated Interview

Training Outcome:

We are an office in which most people have taken the route of AAT to then go on to further qualify with either ACCA or ACA, we are open to CIMA (although we do not have experience within our team in this qualification) we would support our staff to finish their studying to the level in which they wish to obtain.

We like to promote staff internally and we have a clear career progression regarding qualifications and job titles.

We hope with our teams’ experience, we would help, support and encourage the apprentices to qualify and excel in their training.

Employer Description:
Cypher is a modern accountancy practice, having set up 5 years ago, we have grown rapidly as we entered the ‘digital’ world of accountancy and took advantage of the fast-paced technology progresses in the industry to identify efficiencies for our clients, to work smarter and to do our job better. We are a small accountancy firm, providing finance expertise and business advice to small- medium size businesses and individuals. We offer accountancy services, finance function outsourcing and business expertise for start-up businesses, growing businesses and businesses at a point of change. Having recently acquired another local firm; we have grown substantially and have helped progress a 15 staff strong team through their careers. Our team shares a vision for what a digital accountancy firm can and should offer to entrepreneurs and business owners whatever growth stage their business is at. We’ve also created a work environment where colleagues thrive, meaning we continue to produce work we’re proud of while offering unparalleled service to our clients. We like to be the forward-thinking accountancy firm, and we are forever learning, developing and investing to stay ahead in the fast-moving sector we are in.

Working Hours :
We have a 35-hour working week, with flexible working hours to suit. Exact working days and hours TBC

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