Apprentice Assistant Accountant RCM ADVISORY LIMITED

As an Assistant Accountant you will be supervised by a Senior Administrator and will assist in preparing various documents following strict checklists throughout the case to conclusion. You will follow staff diaries and deal with a range of correspondence. You will assist in drafting reports and Director conduct checklists and file notes.

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Closing date: 16 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,000.00

    Salary may vary depending on experience. If you already have bookkeeping and cashiering experience then the wage will be revised accordingly.

  • Working week

    Working hours will fall across Monday - Friday, 09:00- 17:00. 60 minute break every day.

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jan 2025

  • Date posted

    23 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000246702

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

The purpose of the role is to provide an effective and efficient financial
service whilst undertaking accounting training. The successful candidate will be expected to provide the highest level of customer service and financial support.

Main duties include:

  • To assist in the everyday running of the Finance office.
  • Keeping records updated and to become confident in using
    accounts software.
  • To provide financial support within the corporate team.
  • Receiving calls that are of financial relevance and ensuring
    that messages are passed on or dealt with.
  • Carrying out financial tasks from processing, posting and
    updating the accounts software, to making sure papers are
    correctly filed and up to date.
  • Supporting accounting disciplines, such as data entry,
    preparing financial statements, month- end management
    accounts and year- end financial statements.
  • Following legislation and regulations.
  • Keeping up to date with training and knowledge by regularly undertaking Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

The training you will be getting

For the full apprenticeship, learners will complete:

  • Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard.
  • All knowledge, skills and behaviours.
  • Level 3 AAT Bookkeeping qualification.

For the End Point Assessment (EPA), apprentices will undertake a
multiple- choice knowledge test and a reflective discussion
underpinned by the portfolio of evidence.

Apprentices must attend college sessions once a week (term-time) at
the Ipswich Road campus, located near Norwich city centre.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • A position may be available for the right candidate following successful
    completion of the apprenticeship. The business is looking for somebody who wants to develop and gain a full-time position following their apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Team working, Interest in finances, Accurate Maths skills set, Good time management skills, Friendly and approachable, Innovative, Conscientious, Well- presented

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 4/ C (L2 Functional Skills)) Essential
Other Level 2 AAT or Bookkeeping qualification (Grade Pass or Achieved level) Essential

Things to consider

Applicants who are currently undertaking or sitting GCSEs should include their predicted grades on their application. If successful for this position, you will be offered a conditional place on the apprenticeship, subject to you meeting the entry requirements listed above. Candidates must have the Level 2 AAT Bookkeeping qualification in order to be eligible for this apprenticeship. Candidates must also be willing to work in the office. Some periods of time will be on the computer but we do encourage regular short breaks. You will typically work office hours. Free on-site parking is available and we offer employees birthday celebrations and a day off. We are flexible within reason.

About the employer

We are a boutique business recovery and insolvency firm based in Norwich. One of the directors is a licensed Insolvency Practitioner and Chartered Accountant. We work in teams in order to manage a mixture of company and individual insolvency cases. We administer large and small cases over a period of time using specialised compliance software. We administer all sorts of cases referred by accountants, lawyers and the Insolvency Service from various locations throughout England and Scotland.

Employer

RCM ADVISORY LIMITED

Address

64-66 WESTWICK STREET

NORWICH

NR2 4SZ

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Training

Training provider

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

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

Contact

City College Norwich (Apprenticeships)

apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk

01603773365

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant

Level 3 (A level)

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

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