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AAT Accounts Apprentice MORRIS CROCKER LTD

Working with the group accounts assistant to be responsible for processing invoices, preparation of payments, bank reconciliation, liaison with 3rd parties.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 26 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,000.00

    If applying for a Level 3 AAT role the employer will review the starting salary.

  • Working week

    The office is open Monday-Thursday 8am–5:30pm and Friday 8am–5pm, the job hours will be worked around this

    Total hours per week: 36.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    19 May 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000045052

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

AAT Accounts Apprentice
Morris Crocker
Havant
£14,000.00 a year, Monday-Friday 7.5 hours a day, 37.5 a week
 
Morris Crocker is a long established and independent firm of chartered accountants based near Portsmouth. For over a century the firm has been an integral part of the community, serving the accountancy need of businesses and individuals in the Portsmouth area. Today we cover not just Portsmouth city, but counties including West Sussex, Surrey, Dorset, London, Berkshire and Hampshire extending to the Isle of Wight.
The below education details refer to a Level 2 AAT apprentice, however if you are interested in Level 3 AAT please still apply as the employer will consider for the right candidate!
 
Job role

  • Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and reports
  • Assisting in the completion of various accounts and tax forms
  • Preparing simple accounting statements and expense claims
  • Provide support to the accounts department
  • Provide support to payroll and outsourcing department
  • Providing administrative work and assistance as needed by colleagues or managers.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The apprenticeship will need you to attend classes at college one day a week for the length of a full college day, which you need to commit to. Time spent training will come under the working hours per week.

Apprentices are independently assessed at the end of their programme to achieve the Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship at a Pass or Distinction grade.

  • Synoptic Test (3 Hours on a College PC – 40%) Covering: IT Systems/Processes, Standards, Reporting, Analysis, Comms, Problem Solving, Quality and Accountability within a Financial Accounting Environment
  • A portfolio and reflective discussion (60%) showing evidence of knowledge, skills and behaviours while within the workplace had met required standards.
  • Standard Level 2 AAT Exams after each individual unit.

AAT Foundation certificate in Accounting (Level 2)

Portsmouth College and Highbury College have merged to become the City of Portsmouth College. This apprenticeship will be registered under the Highbury College apprenticeship banner, with teaching and learning support from Portsmouth College.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Morris Crocker would like to provide a full time role and future opportunities to train and progress in the business, this is provided you meet the needs of the business as an employee and successfully complete your apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9-4/A*-C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4/A*-C) Essential
Other Level 2 AAT (Grade Pass) Desired

Things to consider

* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays * Work place pension scheme

About the employer

Morris Crocker is a long established and independent firm of chartered accountants based near Portsmouth. For over a century the firm has been an integral part of the community, serving the accountancy need of businesses and individuals in the Portsmouth area. Today we cover not just Portsmouth city, but counties including West Sussex, Surrey, Dorset, London, Berkshire and Hampshire extending to the Isle of Wight.

Employer

MORRIS CROCKER LTD

Address

STATION HOUSE

NORTH STREET

HAVANT

PO9 1QU

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Training

Training provider

CITY OF PORTSMOUTH COLLEGE

Contact

Heather Murray

heather.murray@copc.ac.uk

02394 211959

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

Click the link for further information about the role, details of education and training and to start the application process.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 26 Aug 2022