Accounts Associate & Finance Apprentice

The Affinity Group

Wimborne, BH21 7SB

Closes on Thursday 29 August

Posted on 14 May 2024

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Summary

FANTASTIC POSITION! We're in search of an Accounts Apprentice to join our dedicated team of accountants in Ferndown. This entry-level position requires no prior accounting experience! Through a structured apprenticeship program, you'll earn your Level 3 AAT qualification via hands-on experience and dedicated study time! APPLY NOW!

Annual wage
£12,064 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 - Friday 09:00 – 17:15 1 hour lunch (unpaid) 36.25 hour per week

36 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 September

Duration

1 Year 4 Months

Positions available

3

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 Assistant Accountant, which includes: 

  • You'll have four Level 3 AAT exams including advanced bookkeeping, Final Accounts Preparation, and more
  • Modules covering Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours in Finance
  • You'll have a personal tutor to guide you through your training
  • You will attend 1:1 sessions with your tutor every 2/3 weeks
  • End Point Assessment (online)
  • Occasional group classes with other learners
  • Access to MyAAT for learning material
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
  • AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths will be provided for those without Grade 4/C (or equivalent) if required

www.boomtrainingltd.co.uk/courses

Where you’ll work

1 Cedar Park

Cobham Road

Wimborne

BH21 7SB

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

BOOM 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

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4/C or above)
    • Maths (grade 4/C 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
    • Attention to detail
    • Team working

    About this company

    Since our inception in 1995, the Affinity Group has been on an exciting journey, and we're looking for a dynamic individual to join our family in this brand-new adventure! We're not just about crunching numbers at this accountancy practice; we're a lively team of 80+ professionals with our main office in Ferndown.

    https://www.the-affinity-group.co.uk/affinity-apprenticeships/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    We take on all apprentices with the hope that they will stay on within a full-time position afterwards, depending on the success of the apprentice during their time.


    The Affinity Group has entry-level positions close to NLW. 

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    BOOM TRAINING LIMITED

    Amy Gould

    amy@boomtrainingltd.co.uk

    02380 004 210

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000250656.

    Apply now

    Closes on Thursday 29 August

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