AAT Junior Accountant Apprentice Bright Ideas Accountancy

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with an AAT level 3 apprenticeship with Bright Ideas Accountancy and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience including managing your own portfolio of clients and preparing year end accounts, as well as PAYE and VAT preparation.

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

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Closing date: 09 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,000.00

  • Working week

    The working hours are Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm.

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    12 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000197829

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

This is a great opportunity for somebody wishing to join a growing and exciting accountancy firm to help drive forward the business whilst developing your own skills and experience.

You will play a key role in managing your own portfolio of clients as well as helping to develop the growth of an exciting new business. The key responsibilities are:

  • Managing your own client portfolio.
  • Preparation of year end accounts.
  • Preparation of corporation tax returns and personal tax returns.
  • PAYE and VAT preparation.
  • Meeting the demands of clients, handling telephone and e-mail queries.
  • Ensuring clients’ accounts are kept fully up to date.
  • Securing new clients.
  • Keeping fully up to date with new tax laws, rules and regulations.

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. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate time to off the job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviors associated with your apprenticeship.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The right candidate may be on track for progression to Client Accountant, then Team Manager along with KPI bonus led structure..

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

A Level or equivalent x2 (Grade A-C) Essential

Things to consider

After an initial period, a couple of days working from home is possible. Benefits include: 25 days holiday. Company pension. Bonus Scheme. Parking.

About the employer

Bright Ideas is a modern tech accountancy provider for Contractors/Freelancers. A youthful team provide same day response times and second to none tax saving advice throughout the year using the latest accounting software's.

Employer

Bright Ideas Accountancy

Address

80 Ashton Road

Denton

M34 3JF

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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: 09 Oct 2023