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Accountancy Apprentice Ency Associates

We are looking for 2 apprentices to learn bookkeeping programmes such as Sage and Xero to increase their IT skills and enhance practical knowledge of accountancy and bookkeeping. They will be learning about preparation of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts as well as preparation of bookkeeping accounts, PAYE and VAT returns.

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Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,129.38 to £18,031.00

    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 to Thursday 8.30am-5pm Friday 8.30am-4pm Conditional flexi-time arrangements in force

    Total hours per week: 36.5

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    22 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000066716

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Tailored one to one training to deal with practical aspects of the work, reporting to senior manager and partner
  • Learning bookkeeping programmes such as Xero and Sage to enhance IT skills and accountancy knowledge
  • Preparation of sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts as well as preparation of bookkeeping services, PAYE and VAT returns
  • Potential exposure to personal tax work dependant on progress and business needs

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

The apprentices will attend Havant Campus of HSDC one day per week as part of the learning.  They will be studying for Level 2 AAT Accounts or Finance Assistant for 12 months. Further learning will also be through our work based trainer in the workplace. At the end of successful completion of the apprenticeship, they will gain their Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant qualification.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Progression to Level 3 and 4 AAT and to partner level also possible.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Number skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired

About the employer

Ency Associates are a general accounting, taxation and business advisory practice which started trading in October 2004.

Employer

Ency Associates

Address

C/O Ency Associates Printware Court

Cumberland Business Ctr

Northumberland Road

PO5 1DS

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Training

Training provider

HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE

Contact

Liz Langley

liz.langley@hsdc.ac.uk

+442393879999

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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