AAT Level 3 Apprenticeship

HJS ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED

Tagus House, 9 Ocean Way Southampton,, SO14 3TJ

Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 31 July at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 May 2024

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Summary

We are looking for up to 5 Apprentice Accounting Technicians to join our Southampton and Winchester offices. We are offering a 15 month level 3 AAT apprenticeship. It is a great opportunity to study across all disciplines of accounting and taxation.

Annual wage
Competitive

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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 5.30pm with a 60 minute unpaid lunch break. Flexible working of the 37.5 hours can be arranged between the hours of 8.00am and 5.30pm. The core hours that everyone must work is between 9.00am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 September

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

Positions available

5

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

  • AAT level 3 (Apprentice Accountant)
  • Training is underken at First Intuition in Southampton on a day release / block release basis

Where you’ll work

Tagus House, 9 Ocean Way Southampton,

SO14 3TJ

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

FIRST INTUITION READING 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 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 5 and above.)
    • Any (grade At least 3 grade B or above)

    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
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working

    About this company

    HJS Accountants is a team of proactive and reliable accountants, providing a comprehensive range of accountancy, taxation and business advisory services to firms and individuals across the country.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Extension to Level 4 AAT
    • Working towards a semi-senior role

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    HJS ACCOUNTANTS LIMITED

    Kate Cooper

    Kate.cooper@hjsaccountants.co.uk

    02380234222

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000249583.

    Apply now

    Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 31 July at 11:59pm)

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