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Apprentice Accountant
We are looking for an energetic and driven apprentice to join the team at our Wickford office. With a mixture of classroom teaching in Chelmsford and in-house training at our Wickford office, we will provide you with a rounded training programme with exposure to many different areas of accounting, including: Bookkeeping, Audit, and Taxation.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Requirements
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Essential qualifications
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GCSE in Maths and English (grade 5 / C or above)
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3 other subjects (grade 5 / C or above)
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Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
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Skills
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Communication skills
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IT skills
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Attention to detail
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Organisation skills
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Analytical skills
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Team working
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Able to meet deadlines
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Work well under pressure
Responsibilities
- Preparing, recording and processing data
- Accounting work on Excel
- Use desktop and cloud-based accounting software
- Audit system testing in the office and off-site
- Communicating with clients
- General administrative duties in the office
- 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.
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Benefits
- On successful completion of your AAT qualification, we will encourage you to move to a level 7 apprenticeship working towards either an ACCA or ICAEW qualification.
- Our friendly and supportive staff and training network will provide you with the help you need to progress through the exam process.
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Application Process
- Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training.
- You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
- Training provider: FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED
- Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Training schedule: You will join as an apprentice and study for the Level 3 AAT qualification. You will start on the level 3 apprenticeship scheme, depending on your qualifications, before moving to the next level.
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About Clay Ratnage & Co.
Clay Ratnage & Co. was established in East London in 1927. Our business has 5 partners and approximately 45 staff operating from three offices in Romford, Wickford and Grays. Our accountancy practice has been built around providing support to businesses in Essex, London and the surrounding areas and, whilst this continues to comprise the largest part of our client base, we now have a wide variety of clients across the UK and beyond. The philosophy of our business has been to maintain a "general practice" approach meaning all staff have extensive experience of accounts, tax and audit and are, therefore, able to provide tailored assistance with day-to-day queries that arise. We also have a specialist Tax department to deal with more complicated tax matters and a specialist Wills and Probate department. We aim to provide a timely and cost effective service and look to build long-term relationships with our clients by delivering our services in a friendly and helpful manner. Due to the longevity of the firm, we have experience in virtually all business sectors but pride ourselves in our specialist knowledge of the building, property, manufacturing and retail sectors, in addition to our long-standing involvement with charities. https://clayratnage.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Contact
- FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED
- Freddie Dewar
- freddiedewar@fi.co.uk
- 01245209900
- Reference code: VAC2000039643.
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