Level 7 CIPFA Accountancy Apprentice ARLINGCLOSE LTD

Arlingclose is a successful City of London firm providing treasury and accounting advice to institutional investors across the United Kingdom. We are looking to appoint Level 7 accountancy apprentices to join our growing consultancy team to deliver quality financial and accounting advice to our public sector clients.

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Closing date: 03 Jun 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £26,000.00

    Uplifts following examination success

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm with the possibility of working from home on some days. A day a week will be dedicated to your learning.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jul 2024

  • Date posted

    18 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 7 (Master's degree)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000245648

  • Positions

    2 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Assisting clients to produce financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and applicable legislation.
  • Analysing clients’ balance sheets and projecting cash flows in line with medium term financial plans.
  • Performing financial statement analysis on local authorities, housing associations, banks and other companies.
  • Valuing investments and debt for inclusion in clients’ accounts.
  • Analysing the performance of client investment portfolios and investment funds.
  • Summarising publications into advice notes for a non-technical audience.
  • Meeting clients and investment managers to understand their strategies.
  • Organising and attending client events.

The training you will be getting

  • Level 7 Accountancy Professional Apprenticeship with the internationally recognised Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) leading to qualified accountant status within three to four years.
  • With a focus on the public sector, the CIPFA syllabus includes green finance, environmental reporting and performance measures, data analytics, and ethical principles as well as the more traditional accounting and financial reporting areas.
  • Newly qualified CIPFA members can take an additional module and submit a statement of intent to qualify for membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and chartered accountant designation.
  • You will attend the CIPFA Education and Training Centre in person or online one day a week to work towards your qualification.
  • There are opportunities for further training relevant to the specific role.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Following the end of the apprenticeship we may be able to offer a permanent position within the company.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Number skills, Team working, Inter-personal skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent at least six subjects including English and Maths (Grade 5 and above) Essential
A Level or equivalent three subjects (Grade A to C) Essential

Things to consider

There will be opportunities for UK-wide travel.

About the employer

We are an employee-owned company providing treasury and accounting advice to institutional investors across the United Kingdom, primarily within the public sector. With around 20 staff, we are a close-knit team working to provide the very best advice to our clients. We are an environmentally and socially responsible employer, dedicated to nurturing talent from all backgrounds. Our permanent employees enjoy a benefits package including discretionary bonus, generous leave allowance, pension contributions, private medical insurance, critical illness and death-in-service cover, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, childcare voucher scheme, electric vehicle scheme and the possibility of equity participation.

Employer

ARLINGCLOSE LTD

Address

The Clement Rooms

217 Strand

London

WC2R 1AT

Contact

recruitment@arlingclose.com

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Training

Training provider

CIPFA BUSINESS LIMITED

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

Apprenticeship standard

Accountancy or taxation professional

Level 7 (Master's degree)

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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