Accounts Apprentice

Summary

Derby based accountancy firm, Sibbalds, are recruiting an Accounts Apprentice! You will have a range of accounts duties including accounts, bookkeeping, VAT returns, Tax and support with the preparation of financial statements. As the candidate progresses, more complex and interesting assignments will be given to broaden their horizons.

Annual wage

£12,500 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

36 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 5 August

Duration

1 Year 5 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard includes 6 AAT exams, in addition to the Synoptic Assessment as part of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process.

The knowledge units will be delivered at the EMA training hub in Derby or Nottingham (depending on apprentices’ location) through day release

AAT Modules are as follows:

Introduction to Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit)
Principles of Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit)
Management Accounting Techniques

Financial Accounting:

Preparing Financial Statements
Business Awareness
Tax Processes for Business

Level 3 AAT qualification upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Where you’ll work

57 ASHBOURNE ROAD

DERBY

DE22 3FS

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

EMA TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.

Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.

Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.

Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.

Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.

Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.

Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.

Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.

Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 GCSE's including Maths and English (grade 6)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Time management skills

Other requirements

Within short distance of local shops and food outlets,friendly and supportive team, free parking either in staff car park or local streets, regular staff socials paid for by the business, flexi time and remote working available once qualified,

About this company

Since our inception, Sibbalds has built a reputation for providing solutions to all of our clients’ problems, and have continued to build on this reputation through the provision of value driven advice on a range of issues such as business support and strategic development, as well as the more traditional accounting and taxation services. Whilst we provide the full range of services that you would expect from an accountancy practice, you will see from our services that we are much more than that. We are an all-round business adviser and aim to be a one stop shop for all your business requirements. Whilst we pride ourselves on being extremely professional, we are also friendly and approachable, which makes us the perfect partner for aspiring businesses of all sizes.

https://www.sibbald.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to take on a permenant role within the company upon completion of level 3 course.

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