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Accountant Apprentice - AAT Level 2 Voisey & Co

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 2 apprenticeship with Voisey & Co LLP and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst working towards the AAT Level 2 qualification.

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

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Closing date: 13 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50 to £18,525.00

    Wage is national living wage her hour:- Under 18 - £4.81 18 to 20 - £6.83 21 to 22 - £9.18 23 and over - £9.50

    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

    37.5 hours, Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm, with 1 hr lunch 1pm-2pm.

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    04 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000113924

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

An opportunity has arisen for a apprentice AAT accountant to join our team. The role is varied looking after the provision of general practice services to a broad portfolio of the firm’s clients.

The clients ranging from entrepreneurial business start-ups through to established large corporate businesses.

The candidate:

We are looking for an individual who is looking for diversity of work and who enjoys working closely with your clients. The role is hands on and will include:

  • Working with the portfolio manager
  • Completing work on a varied portfolio of clients
  • Production of financial accounts, management accounts, VAT returns etc.
  • Assisting senior members of staff on audits
  • Maintaining, promoting and developing good relationships with clients
  • Completing a training programme in line with your AAT studies as your skills and experience progress

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

Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2. This level is ideal for existing staff or new talent in accounting and finance. Their work could include basic bookkeeping activities, working with sales and purchase ledgers, running calculations to ensure that records and payments are correct, recording of cash and data entry.

Learners will complete the mandatory AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. The Certificate in Accounting comprises of four exams and an End Point Assessment. You must successfully complete the following:

  • Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK)
  • Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC)
  • Principles of Costing (PCTN)
  • Business Environment (BESY)
  • EPA - In Tray exercise

Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons, Live Online sessions or OnDemand. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of your time towards it.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Continuing training onto AAT level 3 & 4 apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Benefits include: 18 days holiday plus Warrington Walking Day plus Christmas shut down and bank holidays. Pension Full study support Wage is national living wage her hour:- Under 18 - £4.81 18 to 20 - £6.83 21 to 22 - £9.18 23 and over - £9.50

About the employer

Established in 1872 by Lewis Voisey and the then Mayor of Warrington, Joseph Davies, Voisey & Co was the first accountancy firm to practice in Warrington. Indeed, our founders were instrumental in forming ‘The Society of Accountants in England’ that year, which in 1880 was one of the petitioning bodies for Queen Victoria to grant a Royal Charter to incorporate the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Employer

Voisey & Co

Address

8 Winmarleigh Street

Warrington

WA1 1JW

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Training

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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