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Assistant Accountancy Apprentice
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Working with us, you will have the opportunity to develop skills in communication, administration, and bookkeeping in a professional and courteous manner. We are a small team and therefore you are guaranteed one-on-one learning to support you throughout the process.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
With support and guidance, you will be expected to data input in the appropriate software to prepare accounts and VATs for a variety of different businesses, which is monitored by senior staff. You will be responsible for organising incoming books, maintaining up-to-date files and answering the telephone/door.
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
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Training schedule
Assistant Accountant Level 3 Standard which includes a AAT Diploma in Accounting.
You will be expected to attend college 1 day per week to work towards your AAT qualification. In addition, you will be allocated with an assessor who will visit you within the workplace once every 6-8 weeks.
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Other requirements
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- Excellent communication skills with clients and staff
- Organisational/time management skills
- Ability to work within a team
- Works well under pressure
About this employer
We are a friendly family run business with over 25 years’ experience within the accountancy industry. We are keen to offer individuals the chance to gain and develop their skills in the workplace, and at the same time help to boost their personal growth in confidence and communication skills. As we have already taken on three apprentices in the past, with Halesowen College, you may say… we understand the assignment. Being based on Blackheath high street there are plenty of car parks, bus routes, a train station nearby and shops available.
We have fantastic benefits such as:
- Company pension scheme (if applicable)
- Individual professional development
- One on one learning
- Relaxed, humorous environment
- Most importantly… we have a large variety of different flavored tea’s
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Support you to become Level 4 AAT qualified then discuss future employment options.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HALESOWEN COLLEGE
Deborah Maley
dmaley@halesowen.ac.uk
01216027777
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047167.
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