Apprentice Accountant

The pathway for the successful applicant would be to commence the AAT qualification under the apprenticeship scheme whilst developing skills and progressing their role within the firm. Further development would then be becoming a fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) or Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA).

The role will include:

Assisting with a range of accounting and taxation services we provide to our client base Bookkeeping Accounts preparation for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders together with payroll services

Training:
As the successful apprentice you will undertake an Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 Accounting Technician (AAT) Foundation Certificate in Accounting Level 2

These units are:

Bookkeeping transactions Bookkeeping controls Elements of costing Using accounting software Working effectively in finance Foundation Certificate synoptic assessment

Functional Skills in maths and English (where applicable) will be completed if relevant prior to completion of your End Point Assessment.

During your time on the apprenticeship programme, you will also be expected to complete and document 20% off-job-training. The apprenticeship will be delivered by South Gloucestershire & Stroud College over 15-months.

You will be required to attend the Filton or Stoud Campus (depending on where you live) for your studies.

You will be assigned a supervisor/mentor within the workplace, who will support you to develop your workplace skills, knowledge and behaviours throughout the duration of your apprenticeship programme.

Attendance at weekly classes for each module is mandatory for all apprentices.

Training Outcome:
The pathway for the successful applicant would be to commence the AAT qualification under the apprenticeship scheme whilst developing skills and progressing their role within the firm Further development would then be becoming a fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) or Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA)

Employer Description:
Roberts & Co is a chartered accountancy firm located in Chipping Sodbury close to both Bristol and Bath. The firm operates in general practice and provides wide ranging services across accountancy, bookkeeping, audit, taxation and business advisory. Our client base is broad both in size and across industries, ranging from sole practitioner self-employed businesses to medium-sized limited companies.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 08:45 - 17:00, includes day release for college sessions 1-day a week.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience