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AAT Accountant Apprentice Hargreaves and Woods

Start your career today with a Level 3 AAT apprenticeship with Hargreaves and Woods and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience including VAT returns, bookkeeping and analysing accounts.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 13 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,754.20

    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 - 5pm.

    Total hours per week: 35.00

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    05 Dec 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000113063

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties will include:

  • Accounts analysis
  • Bookkeeping
  • General admin
  • VAT returns
  • CIS returns

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

Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard.

The Advanced Diploma in Accounting covers a range of complex accounting tasks, including maintaining cost accounting records and the preparation of reports and returns.

You’ll learn and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.

Top five skills you will gain:

  • The importance of professional ethics in the working environment
  • Use of spreadsheets to manage information in the accounting environment
  • Analysing variances
  • Reconciling ledgers
  • Making provisions for doubtful and irrecoverable debts

Training will be provided either via classroom or remote sessions. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking, and you must dedicate 20% of their time towards it.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Open to further training for the right candidate.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Benefits include: 20 days holiday + statutory bank holidays flexi time once passed the 3 month probation period

About the employer

We work closely with our clients and act for a broad range of business and personal clients. Apart from the more general accountancy services we can also assist you with business development and specialist tax services.

Employer

Hargreaves and Woods

Address

Cholmondeley House Dee Hills Park

Chester

CH3 5AR

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Training

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 13 Feb 2023