Assistant Accountant Apprentice ERDINGSWORTH BUSINESS & TAX ADVISORS LTD

This is an exciting opportunity to come and work with a new, growing, forward thinking firm of accountants! We are looking to expand our client base and take on our first employees to be trained and supported by us in their AAT studies with the potential for career progression within the business.

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Closing date: 20 Aug 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,000.00

    Holidays: 20 (plus statuary) Sick Pay: After 3 days SSP

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed with 1 hour lunch

    Total hours per week: 35.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    19 Apr 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000245980

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

We are looking for someone at junior level with at least one year’s experience and must have completed their AAT level 2 (or equivalent). 

Job role will include the following:

  • Assist with bookkeeping on cloud based software such as Quickbooks and Xero
  • Assist with payroll preparation
  • Assist with VAT return preparation
  • Assist with Self Assessment compliance
  • Assist with preparation of management accounts
  • Assist with year end statutory accounts preparation from client books and records up to draft TB
  • Meeting and greeting clients
  • Answering the telephone

The training you will be getting

  • The successful candidate will achieve a full Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard
  • The training will be provided by Birmingham Metropolitan College via day release

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • Training in accountancy via AAT then ACCA/ACA
  • Potential to move up the career ladder and play a vital role in the expansion of the business
  • Help to train and nurture future apprentices

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
A Level or equivalent Accounting (Grade 4/C or above) Essential

Things to consider

As part of this apprenticeship, you will be required to travel to both the employer location and also attend college (in most cases). Please ensure that you have researched your travel arrangements and are happy with the time it will take and distance required to travel, before you apply for this vacancy.

About the employer

We are a 2 partner firm that started at the end of April 2021. We aim to help small businesses and their owners with all their accountancy and taxation needs. We use cloud based software such as Quickbooks, Xero and Digita Virtual Office to deliver our service to our clients. We are also paperless.

Employer

ERDINGSWORTH BUSINESS & TAX ADVISORS LTD

Address

UNIT 115-119

FORT DUNLOP

FORT PARKWAY

B24 9FE

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Training

Training provider

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

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

Contact

Mehr-un Nisa

mehr-un.nisa@bmet.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant

Level 3 (A level)

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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