Accountancy Apprenticeship

Summary

We offer Level 3 Accountancy Apprenticeships based at our offices in Liverpool City Centre. Successful applicants will be well supported to achieve their goals, both on the job and with Kaplan, also in Liverpool City Centre. This is an outstanding opportunity for those who wish to develop their career in accountancy with a fast growing business.

Wage

£18,500 a year

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20 days holiday per annum (plus option to buy up to 5 additional days annually), plus bank holidays Contributory pension plan, Life assurance cover, Medicash cover to Level 1

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday between 8.30am - 5.00pm with one hour for lunch.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 16 June 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Carrying out audit and accounts assignments for a wide range or clients
Checking or analysing clients' financial information, purchase and sales invoices
Completing bank reconciliations and liaising with clients when queries arise
Provide book-keeping services to clients
Completing routine associated accounts administration
Utilising audit and accounting software

Where you'll work

CASTLE CHAMBERS
43 CASTLE STREET
LIVERPOOL
L2 9TL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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.
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

You will work initially towards achivement of AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
Your studies will take place at Kaplan in Liverpool City Centre in accordance with their AAT timetables
On the job training will take place at our offices in Castle Street where you will have the opportunity to learn from our experienced team who will coach and mentor you

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 6)
Maths (grade 6)

Desirable qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

English (grade Level 2)
Maths (grade Level 2)

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
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

DSG is an independent firm of accountants based in Liverpool City Centre with a great reputation and a wide range of clients. We are looking for accountancy apprentices to join our audit and accounts teams. We offer structured development paths with opportunities for progression in a friendly and supportive environment.

http://www.dsg.uk.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Once completing Level 3 AAT you will progress to Level 4 AAT
Thereafter further opportunities to progress onto the Level 7 ACA / ACCA pathways are available
DSG will support your development throughout your journey and should you decide not to progress to Level 7, there are still alternative opportunities to progress within the existing structure

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DSG ACCOUNTANCY AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LIMITED

Cath Wareing

applications@dsg.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320171.

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Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 28 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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