Apprentice Accounting Technician WESTCOTTS (SW) LLP

We are looking for a Accounting Technician to join our Plymouth office from Summer 2023. You will undertake both practical and theoretical training whilst studying for your AAT qualification under an apprenticeship agreement. You will prepare financial information, reports and returns for a wide range of clients, both businesses and individuals whilst also using computer software to record financial transactions.

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

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Closing date: 05 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £17,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Wednesday 8.45am to 5.00pm 1 hour lunch, Thursday 8.45am to 5pm 45 minute lunch Friday 8.45am to 4.30pm 45 minute lunch

    Total hours per week: 36.25

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    13 Dec 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000115479

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

It is not just about studying though as 80% of your time will be gaining valuable work experience supporting the rest of the team in providing a range of accounting and taxation services to our clients.

You will prepare financial information, reports and returns for a wide range of clients, both businesses and individuals whilst also using computer software to record financial transactions.

You will prepare and provide personal and company tax computations, regular VAT returns and bookkeeping services.

You will also help in information gathering to analyse and report information about income and expenditure to support decision making, planning and control.

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

The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) is a professional qualification which can help you to achieve a rewarding career in accountancy.  Studying for the AAT apprenticeship qualifications includes learning the fundamentals of bookkeeping and accounting standards, as well as personal and business tax. We will not only offer you support and mentoring throughout your training, but we will also fund the training, pay you your normal salary on the days you attend classes or time in the office to study and give you paid study leave to have extra revision time.  You will also receive regular pay reviews.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Opportunities to later progress and gain further qualifications are available for the right candidates.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Any (Grade 4 and upwards) Desired
A Level or equivalent Any (Grade C upwards) Desired

About the employer

Westcotts is a Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice with over 280 team members based in 17 offices across Devon and Somerset. We are looking for an Accounting Technician to join our Business Services team in our Plymouth office from Summer 2023 onwards.

Employer

WESTCOTTS (SW) LLP

Address

Plym House

3 Longbridge Rd

Marsh Mills

PL6 8LT

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Training

Training provider

REED BUSINESS SCHOOL LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Professional accounting or taxation technician

Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply for this position, please follow this link where you can upload your CV along with a covering letter providing information on why you feel you would be suitable for the role in particular in regards to the desired attributes, skills, experience and qualifications. Please also state your current salary (if applicable), salary expectations and available start date.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 05 Jun 2023