AAT- Accounts Assistant Apprentice Onyx Accountants Ltd

Are you looking to build a long-term career in accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 3 apprenticeship with Onyx and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst working towards the AAT qualification. You will be assisting with preparation work for both statutory and management accounts.

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Closing date: 20 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday 9am-5pm

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    31 Jul 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000187348

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Responsibilities include:

  • Dealing with basic bookkeeping
  • Processing and paying invoices
  • Recording receipts and payments
  • Preparing and checking ledger balances and other monthly and yearly accounts
  • Assisting with preparation work for tax returns and VAT returns
  • Using computerised accounting systems
  • Assisting with preparation work for both statutory and management accounts

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

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3. This level is ideal for existing staff or new talent in an accounting or finance role. Their work could include assisting in the day to day financial activities such as data entry to month end management accounts and/or year-end financial statements.

You will be studying the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. You will study 5 units: Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS). Management Accounting Techniques (MATS). Tax Processes for Business (TPFB). Business Awareness (BUAW). Advanced Synoptic Assessment (ADSY) which forms part of your End Point Assessment. 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?

Possibility to progress onto a full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship.


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Benefits include: Standard holidays. Pension scheme.

About the employer

We are an accountancy practice based in Aston, Birmingham and Tettenhall, Wolverhampton.Our support services take care of your day-to-day finances, and our business solutions help to secure the future of your company.Small, medium, and large businesses all benefit from outsourced accounting, so whether you would like support with your internal finance team, or take complete control of your finances, we will tailor our services to work for you.

Employer

Onyx Accountants Ltd

Address

Onyx House 12 Phoenix Business Park

Birmingham

B7 4NU

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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: 20 Oct 2023