Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Cresswell Rumsey Accountants

This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to begin a new career in the world of accountancy, receiving on the job training whilst studying AAT at level 3. The role includes bookkeeping tasks using cloud software Xero, being able to put together income and expenditure accounts and rental income accounts for self-assessment clients and engaging with clients on the phone so a professional telephone manner is crucial.

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday – Thursday 09:00-17:00 with a 30 min unpaid lunch break Friday 08:30-16:30 with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Apr 2023

  • Date posted

    23 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000137654

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • The successful candidate will be predominantly carrying out bookkeeping tasks using cloud software Xero and will own their own clients when the required competency has been met.
  • The candidate will also be expected to discuss VAT liability/assets with the client and file monthly/yearly VAT returns also through Xero.
  • There is a requirement to have some basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel to be able to put together income and expenditure accounts and rental income accounts for self-assessment clients and a part of their duties will include engaging with clients on the phone so a professional telephone manner is crucial.

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

  • Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard
  • Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours
  • Day release to attend college at NCC Hackney (N1 6HQ) or NCC Havering (RM11 3TB)
  •  Apprentices without English or maths at Level 2 must achieve this prior to taking the end-point assessment

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

AAT level 4 may attract further opportunity within the practice as a junior accountant (this is subject to the candidate showing commitment through driving and funding their own development with AAT)

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Presentation skills, Logical, Team working, Basic MS Excel skills, Basic booking experience, Exceptional attendance record, Self motivated

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade 4 and above (A-C)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade 4 and above (A-C)) Essential
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Bookkeeping (Grade Pass) Desired

Things to consider

The candidate must arrange their own travel arrangements to the office location (please note this may move from Hornchurch to Chelmsford in the near future) If the candidate would prefer a career outdoors then this may not be a suitable role

About the employer

A family business that has many years of experience. Cresswell Rumsey Accountants is under new ownership and is looking to recruit a new apprentice to expand its work force and support grow the organisation.

Employer

Cresswell Rumsey Accountants

Address

181-183 STATION LANE

HORNCHURCH

RM12 6LL

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Training

Training provider

NEW CITY COLLEGE

Contact

Phil Lynch

phil.lynch@ncclondon.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant

Level 3 (A level)

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