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Assistant Accountant Apprentice CHERYL BOSTOCK AND CO ACCOUNTANTS LTD

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant Apprentice to join our busy accountancy practice based in Wirral. The ideal candidate will be looking to pursue a career in accountancy. No experience is required although good IT skills would be advantageous.

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Closing date: 04 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50 to £18,525.00

    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 Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    29 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000071264

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties:

  • Analysis of client bank accounts
  • Analysis of client purchase and sales ledgers
  • Assisting with preparation and filing VAT returns
  • Bookkeeping duties
  • Assisting clients with queries
  • Assisting with annual accounts preparation
  • Assisting with management accounts preparation
  • Preparing basic cashflow forecasts and budgets
  • Applying computer skills, sage, excel etc
  • Providing post and filing support as required
  • Providing reception cover as required
  • Any other duties as required

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

Level 2 Accounts & Finance Assistant apprenticeship standard, including:

  • AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting
  • Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours
  • Level 1/2 Functional Skills English
  • Level 1/2 Functional Skills Maths
  • End-Point Assessment

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The successful candidate would be able to progress onto higher level accountancy apprenticeships upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Administrative skills, Number skills

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

For the first year of the apprenticeship, we would pay £6.50 if the apprentice is aged 21 or under and £7.50 if the apprentice is over the age of 21. There is free on-site parking available for those who drive, and 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, with flexible working hours over Christmas.

About the employer

We are an established accountancy practice who provide the full array of accounting services including bookkeeping, payroll services, preparing accounts for limited companies and sole traders as well as personal tax returns and VAT returns.

Employer

CHERYL BOSTOCK AND CO ACCOUNTANTS LTD

Address

395-397 WOODCHURCH ROAD

BIRKENHEAD

CH42 8PF

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Training

Training provider

WIRRAL METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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