ACA Graduate Apprenticeship Programme - Audit, Accounts and Tax (March 2024) MOORE KINGSTON SMITH GROUP SERVICES LIMITED

Joining Moore Kingston Smith on our ACA Level 7 apprenticeship training programme gets your career off to a great start as you study for the ACA while gaining valuable experience on the job, working in audit, accountancy and taxation for a variety of businesses across a wide range of sectors.

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

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Closing date: 04 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £30,000.00

    Regular salary increments; pension scheme; interest free season ticket loan; cycle to work scheme; 22 days of annual leave (plus Christmas closure of an additional three days, not taken from allowance); gym membership discounts and more

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    07 Mar 2024

  • Date posted

    15 Nov 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 7 (Master's degree)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000212355

  • Positions

    2 available

What you will do in your working day

Right from the start of your training contract you will be working with clients, getting to know their business and understanding their challenges. You will be encouraged to take responsibility early on in your training contract and you will be exposed to all aspects of a job.

Your experience will be varied; sometimes you will be working on projects lasting a few days, other times a few weeks. You will predominantly sit within our audit and accounts team but will also gain experience in the tax teams. 

The majority of our apprentices will have general experience, but we have opportunities for those who have an interest in more specialist audit experience. Opportunities exist within our Non-Profit team, or within our Corporate Client Services team who focus on our large and complex audit clients.

In addition to studying at college, you will be learning on the job through a range of key responsibilities including:

  • Preparing a basic set of unincorporated or company accounts with reference to the relevant Financial Reporting Standards/Statement of Recommended Practice and legal requirements
  • Drafting basic corporation tax computations
  • Assisting with managing client expectations and deadlines
  • Supporting drafting of recommendations to management following audit fieldwork completion
  • Attending client meetings with the wider team
  • Building an understanding of audit testing and approach when assisting the audit team
  • Supporting with drafting of close out audit meeting agenda and points for discussion
  • Accurately and efficiently process client accounting information using relevant software
  • Using initiative to come up with innovative ideas to improve systems currently in practice with regards to client or staff matters and a platform to be heard in regular team meetings.
  • Sustains awareness of all relevant ISA requirements and MKS internal policies in producing audit files
  • Demonstrate a solid understanding of double entry/bookkeeping
  • Working with other trainees to deliver assignments and assisting them with their personal development
  • To attend client gatherings or client seminars on an ad hoc basis and to pursue specific areas of interest

The training you will be getting

You will complete a Level 7 ACA Apprenticeship. You will attend training in London through block release. 

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

During your third year you will have an opportunity to gain more specialist experience through secondments. Some of our apprentices have moved into our data analytics, tax, corporate finance and digital transformation teams while some have wanted to stay a generalist. Whatever path you choose, the routes for progression are clearly set out. There is so much opportunity to progress at Moore Kingston Smith. Many of our partners started their career here as apprentices and through hard work, commitment and drive have succeeded and are now part of driving our business forward.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Commercial awareness

Qualifications

A Level or equivalent Any discipline (Grade 112 UCAS points overall) Essential
Other Undergraduate degree in any discipline (Grade 2:2 or above) Essential

About the employer

Moore Kingston Smith is a dynamic, leading UK firm of accountants and business advisers. We have been helping clients thrive since 1923. As trusted advisers to businesses, private individuals and not for profit organisations, we are passionate about helping our clients achieve their ambitions. We are committed to supporting them through good and tough times.

Employer

MOORE KINGSTON SMITH GROUP SERVICES LIMITED

Address

Betchworth House

57-65 Station Road

Redhill

RH1 1DL

Contact

Early Talent Team

earlytalent@mks.co.uk

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Training

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Accountancy or taxation professional

Level 7 (Master's degree)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

Our application process for school leavers is made up of four key stages: 1. Application form 2: Interactive assessment 3. Assessment centre 4. Partner interview To read more about each stage, please see: https://mooreks.co.uk/careers/graduates/our-application-process/

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

Apply now

Closing date: 04 Dec 2023