Coronavirus (COVID-19): to find out how we can support you with your apprenticeship including if you have been affected by redundancy, read our updated information.

Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship SHAWN & ASSOCIATES LTD

Undertaking a range of duties within Accountancy, the role will suit an ambitious candidate who wishes to study for an AAT qualification whilst receiving on the job training.

Sign in to apply

Closing date: 15 May 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50

    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 - Friday, 9am to 5:30pm.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    13 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000096936

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

We are a small and young firm of qualified Accountants, providing a variety of compliance-based services, which include statutory accounts, tax returns, payroll, VAT, along with other services relating to the preparation of management accounts and dealing with HMRC regulatory issues. We have a varied portfolio of clients trading as sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and charities.

Duties will cover day to day office duties such as:

  • Preparation of Accounts
  • Tax Returns
  • Tax Calculations
  • Bookkeeping
  • Payroll
  • VAT
  • Other general office admin duties

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

As an Accountancy Apprentice with BPP, you will complete the Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship at Level 3. Within the apprenticeship you will undertake two AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping modules and the full AAT Level 3 qualification.

The apprenticeship will be completed at a BPP centre or via the Online Classroom platform, in addition to at the workplace.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Opportunity to grow within the company, we are looking for someone who is interested in forging a longer-term career with us and we would hope the right individual could progress into a managerial role after a few years.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 6) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 7) Essential
GCSE or equivalent IT (Grade 6) Desired
A Level or equivalent Accountancy (Grade A) Desired
A Level or equivalent Mathematics (Grade B) Desired

Things to consider

The start date is approximately June 2023, to coincide with the 2023 academic year for college leavers after the A Level exams finish, therefore please do let us know what your predicted grades are estimated to be. However should we find our successful applicant before then, the start date may be moved forward.

About the employer

We are a small and young firm of qualified Accountants, providing a variety of compliance based services, which include statutory accounts, tax returns, payroll, VAT, along with other services relating to the preparation of management accounts and dealing with HMRC regulatory issues. We have a varied portfolio of clients trading as sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and charities.

Employer

SHAWN & ASSOCIATES LTD

Address

72 CARDIGAN STREET

LUTON

LU1 1RR

Contact

Reece Dunne

Accounts@durranico.co.uk

01582 391 178

You must have JavaScript enabled to view a map of the location

Training

Training provider

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant

Level 3 (A level)

Before you apply

Before you apply for an apprenticeship you must first create an account. If you already have an account you'll need to sign in.