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Apprentice Accountant Acm Accountants Ltd

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an expanding and forward thinking accountancy firm as a Apprentice Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.

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Closing date: 31 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £144.30

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

    Total hours per week: 30.00

  • Expected duration

    21 months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    29 Sep 2021

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001770280

  • Positions

    1 available

Duties will include:

  • Working closely with a qualified accountant, you will be trained in all aspects of accounts preparation, to include bank reconciliations, purchase ledger, sales ledger and VAT returns for our clients on both manual and digital records to help and assist with the preparation of year end accounts for sole traders, partnership and Limited Companies
  • You will also gain experience in working with various cloud based bookkeeping packages and accountancy software
  • Gain experience with using payroll and tax preparation software

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Good communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good numeracy skills

Personal qualities

  • You will be keen
  • Willing to learn
  • Self motivated and enjoy working as part of a team

Desired qualifications

  • Level 2 AAT qualification required prior to application
  • Ideally a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above to include English and maths
  • A minimum of 2 A levels at grade C or above one of which should be maths

Future prospects

  • Prospect of progression to a higher level apprenticeship qualification and to progress within the business
  • Prospect of a permanent position for the right candidate on completion of the Apprenticeship

Things to consider

  • Working Week: Dates and times to be confirmed at interview
  • Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applicants have been received
  • If your application is successful, you must attend an initial interview with Weymouth College before your details are put forward to this employer. This will be arranged by an invitation from Weymouth College. This is not an interview for the job

Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About the employer

Accountants and Tax Advisors

Employer

Acm Accountants Ltd

Address

205

Littlemoor Road

Weymouth

DT3 6AF

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Training

Training provider

WEYMOUTH COLLEGE

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Weymouth College

Contact

Apprenticeships 01305 208709 Apprenticeships@weymouth.ac.uk

Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Formal training to be provided by Weymouth College with informal, on the job training by an experienced qualified accountant

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant

Level 3 (A level)

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