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AAT Accountant Apprentice Warr & Co Chartered Accountants

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a Level 3 apprenticeship with Warr & Co Chartered Accountants and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst working towards the AAT qualification.

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

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Closing date: 22 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,000.00

    National Minimum Wage for Age

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm 37.5 hours per week.

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    12 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    29 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000058169

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Duties will include:
    Management of monthly clients.
  • To provide these clients with a full range of accounts, VAT and taxation services.
  • Prepare the annual accounts of limited and non-limited company status clients and input the data into Iris.
  • Produce final draft accounts and tax computations for review.
  • To assist with the personal tax department as and when required.
  • To organise workload to ensure most efficient use of time.
  • Plan and delegate work to ensure efficient production of accounts, monthly spreadsheets and VAT returns.
  • Ensure work is carried out in accordance with our systems.
    Dealing with correspondence.
  • Ensure all deadline dates are monitored to avoid clients being fined or charged interest/penalties.
  • To contribute to our continuous improvement of systems through own experience and also to participate in introducing new systems.
  • To keep up to date with legislation and regulations to enable you to give quality advice to our clients.
  • Notify clients of any deficiencies in their records and assist clients to improve their book-keeping systems.

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

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3

This level is ideal for existing staff or new talent in an accounting or finance role. Their work could include assisting in the day to day financial activities such as data entry to month end management accounts and/or year-end financial statements.

You will be studying the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting.

You will study 5 units:

  • Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
  • Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).
  • Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).
  • Business Awareness (BUAW).
  • Advanced Synoptic Assessment (ADSY) which forms part of your End Point Assessment.

Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons, Live Online sessions or OnDemand. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of your time towards it.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Once AAT qualified further professional studies and progression in the company is possible..

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Number skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*/9 - 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*/9 - 4/C) Essential

Things to consider

Benefits include 4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and parking available. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm with a 30 mins break.

About the employer

A firm of chartered accountants and tax advisors supporting a wide range of clients with their tax and accounting compliance, tax planning and business advice.

Employer

Warr & Co Chartered Accountants

Address

Mynshull House, 78 Churchgate

Stockport

SK1 1YJ

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Training

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 22 Aug 2022