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Accounts Apprentice MCGILLS LTD

Based in our beautiful Cirencester office this role is based in our bookkeeping department. You will be responsible for client bookkeeping, VAT returns, setting clients up on cloud based software and eventually training clients to use the software. You will have the opportunity to train for your certifications in Xero, QuickBooks & SAGE.

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Closing date: 21 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday- 8:45am to 5:00pm, with 1-hour for lunch between 1:00pm and 2:00pm

    Total hours per week: 36.15

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    29 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    02 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000071254

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

McGills is a friendly & supportive environment which not only services our Cirencester clients but supports our Malmesbury & Fairford office. You will have the opportunity to meet a variety of people and get involved with a variety of different aspects in the office.

Duties include but not limited to:

·         All aspects of bookkeeping

·         VAT

·         Setting up clients on cloud based software

·         Answering client queries

·         Some administrative tasks

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

Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Programme 

Qualifications: Apprentices will be required to take one of the professional qualifications listed below, as chosen by the employer to be most relevant to the job role: AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting ACCA Certificate in financial and management accounting (level 2) IAB Level 2 certificate in bookkeeping ICB Level 2 certificate in bookkeeping

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The successful candidate may be offered a full-time permanent position on the successful completion of the apprenticeship period.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Presentation skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

• Our busiest times of the year are December and January. During these times you will not be authorised to take holiday and may be expected to work overtime • Weekly hours are 36.15 hours per week, to include 20% training in the office/college • You will receive 24 days holiday per annum including bank holidays

About the employer

McGills is the largest Chartered Accountancy practice in Cirencester with additional offices in Malmesbury & Fairford. We provide a variety of services to clients, including bookkeeping & preparing VAT returns, the preparation of statutory year end accounts, the completion of personal tax returns & payroll services. Our clients are both individuals and businesses from many different sectors, many are based in and around Cirencester, Malmesbury & Fairford. This role is based initially in the beautiful historic town of Cirencester where we have our own parking. McGills is a friendly & supportive environment which not only services our Cirencester clients but supports our busy offices in Malmesbury & Fairford. You will have the opportunity to meet a variety of people and get involved with a variety of different aspects in the office.

Employer

MCGILLS LTD

Address

OAKLEY HOUSE

TETBURY ROAD

CIRENCESTER

GL7 1US

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Training

Training provider

CIRENCESTER COLLEGE

Contact

Cirencester College

apprenticeships@cirencester.ac.uk

01285626259

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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