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Apprentice Accountant Q ACCOUNTANTS LTD

Provide accounting support to the Account Manager whilst demonstrating an appetite to learn and progress through the company.

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Closing date: 26 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,750.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm (flexible working available)

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    18 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000066573

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This will be a varied an evolving role as our business continues to grow.

General tasks will be as follows:

  • Primarily to provide accounting support to the Account Manager whilst demonstrating an appetite to learn and progress through the company
  • Manage the bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients from core records through to posting and allocating bank transactions
  • Record any bookkeeping queries for Account Manager to discuss with client
  • Assist Account Manager with balance sheet reconciliations and other monthly submissions such as VAT returns and payroll
  • General administrative tasks appropriate to assisting the team as required

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

AAT qualification at Level 3 (possibly with some elements of Level 2 added in if required)

The successful candidate will undertake a full review of their existing skills versus what is required in their new role. First Intuition will then advise on the best apprenticeship programme for them. This will be a structured AAT Apprenticeship programme and a blend of classroom and online training will support the candidate to achieve a well-recognised accountancy qualification which will both help with their new role and potentially lead on to further study.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Progression onto further training through a Level 4 Apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Willingness to undertake AAT

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade C/5) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade C/5) Essential

About the employer

Q Accountants is a firm specialising in providing national accounting and tax services for SMEs with business interests in the UK, EU and beyond. We are a team of dynamic and experienced accountants always on hand to deliver a comprehensive range of accounting services, expertise and advice to help you achieve your most daring goals, whether you are looking to start your own business or considering an expansion. At Q Accountants, we see our clients’ assets and interests as our first and foremost priority. We are committed to ensuring that the solutions we put in place not only meet all your legal and statutory obligations, but that they allow you to run your business in the most effective and successful way.

Employer

Q ACCOUNTANTS LTD

Address

Acero

1 Concourse Way

S1 2BJ

Contact

Tori Turton

tori@qaccountants.com

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Training

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant

Level 3 (A level)

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