Accounts Apprentice - AAT Level 3
Gain hands-on experience while studying towards your AAT Level 3 qualification. You'll assist with bookkeeping, payroll, and elements of costing and tax planning for diverse clients, under the guidance of experienced professionals. Apply now to develop essential skills and further your career in accountancy!
About our client:
Our client was established in 1984 and today, they continue to build on their enviable reputation for providing excellent advice and first-class service to business and personal clients alike. They have many clients in the local community and service businesses, small and large, across many sectors including:
- Agriculture
- The professional industry
- The service industry
- The construction industry
- Manufacturers
- Retailers
As well as accountancy and tax skills, our client also has individual specialisms which enable them to provide clients with a first class tailored service. With their wealth of experience, they pride themselves on delivering an unparalleled service to all clients, whatever their size or sector.
In addition to traditional accounting and tax services they also provide advice on how to improve and develop a business. Whether it requires an integrated business strategy, access to corporate finance or specialist tax advice, they offer professional service and support throughout.
The role:
Possible start date: ASAP
Monday to Friday; 9am to 5pm - with 30-minute lunch break
Total working hours: 37.5
What you will do in your working day:
Summary of Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Report to the Management Accountant.
- You will develop accountancy skills in double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing, as well as an understanding of purchase, sales and general ledgers
- Learn to use accounting software and to develop the professional skills and behaviours needed to contribute effectively in the workplace
- Bookkeeping transactions
- Bookkeeping controls
- Elements of costing
- Using accounting software
- Developing skills within house training and college support within the areas of bespoke tax planning, asset protection, tax investigation resolution and specialist accountan
Standards of Performance:
- Ensure tidy work environment is maintained
- Maintain confidentiality
- Organise workload to meet deadlines
- Meet the training deadlines of the apprenticeship training
The training you will receive:
- Level 3 AAT qualification
- All training is undertaken online, through a combination of self-paced eLearning and live online classes
- Functional skills in English & maths if required
Future prospects:
Potential full-time role or further study support for career progression on successful completion of this apprenticeship.
Qualifications required:
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A* - C 9/4) - Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A* - C 9/4) - Essential
Personal Skills required:
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
The apprenticeship:
Qualification: AAT Level 3
Duration: 18 months