Employer Description
Blackwell Bate use innovation and develop their own software to make our clients’ lives easier and our team are encouraged to identify ways we can use technology to improve our service offering. We are striving to create teams providing real-time advisory and ensuring our clients are not only up to speed with their compliance needs but are aware of the opportunities available to them. If you want to hide behind spreadsheets and avoid human interaction then we are not for you, but if you want to develop and grow with our firm then get in touch!
Clients seek a professional service but they also want to deal with people who take an interest in them, who are approachable and who put them at their ease. For this reason, our recruitment process places as much emphasis on personality as on academic and technical skills.
We provide training to all technical staff at all stages of their careers and where relevant support them in their progression through their professional qualification.
We set high professional standards but combine this with a relaxed atmosphere where a good sense of humour is regarded as an essential attribute.
Basic vacancy details
A great opportunity to continue your career in Accountancy. We are looking for someone who already holds AAT level 3 – ideally part way through level 4 AAT also. (A degree equivalent with a combination of AAT would also be acceptable) You will have relevant work experience preferably in an accounting practice. You will be providing a range of accountancy services to our clients and will gain the experience and knowledge to study ACA through the apprenticeship route.
Training to be provided
You will undertake the “Accountancy Professional” Apprenticeship (a Level 7 Apprenticeship in Accounting), with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Flexible Apprenticeship Programme.
The Accountancy Learning team includes a number of Chartered Accountants, active in the SW District Society, and we wanted to make the ACA qualification more accessible to those living and working in the South West.
All tutors are ACA qualified with extensive experience in teaching level 7 professional qualifications. Our smaller class sizes mean that even when delivered remotely, on Teams, students are able to receive personal attention. We offer a mix of taught sessions and revision sessions in Exeter and distance learning via our virtual learning environment.
As you learn more in both the office and in your studies your responsibilities, and the variety of tasks you undertake, are expected to increase.
Working Week
Monday to Thursday – 8.30am – 5pm
Friday 8.30am – 1pm
A four-day working week may be considered for the right candidate on a pro-rata salaried basis.
Vacancy description
As a trainee accountant you will work as part of a team assisting with clients’ accounting needs.
This position involves a number of different aspects including:
* Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
* Preparing tax computations
* Providing bookkeeping services
* Preparation of VAT returns
* Filing Companies House and H M Revenue & Customs documents on client's behalf
* Audit
During your training you will be expected to develop an understanding of the practical issues involved in delivering a high-quality service to clients.
Both practical and theoretical training will be undertaken, with an aim of gaining a Level 7 ACA qualification.
Desired Skills
You will need to have strong numeracy, literacy skills and IT skills.
Prior experience of working in an accountants practice will be necessary therefore applicants will only be considered if they have relevant accounting work experience.
Personal Qualities
You will need to have an analytical and methodical approach to your work and be able to apply both common sense and technical skills to different assignments.
Strong communication skills and a can-do attitude.
Qualifications Required
* Minimum of 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 (C) or higher
* 2 A levels at Grade C or equivalent.
* A relevant accounting qualification up to and including Level 3 AAT
* AAT Level 4 (we would consider a part completed qualification if candidate has relevant work experience)
Future prospects description
It is expected that you will stay with the company following successful completion of your apprenticeship to undertake further qualifications and increase your responsibility.
Things to consider
This is not a remote position, but if preferred can be based out of the office in Yelverton if Saltash is not easily accessible.
Employer Questions
1. What previous accounting work experience do you have?
2. Why do you want to work for us, and what will you bring to our team?
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Schedule:
* Day shift
Work Location: In person
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