Summary
Undertaking a range of duties within Accountancy, the role will suit an ambitious candidate who wishes to study for an AAT qualification whilst receiving on the job training.
Wage: £14,722.50 a year
Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm (37 hours 30 minutes a week)
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 1
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
We are a small firm of qualified Accountants, providing a variety of compliance-based services, which include statutory accounts, tax returns, payroll, VAT, along with other services relating to the preparation of management accounts and dealing with HMRC regulatory issues. We have a varied portfolio of clients trading as sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and charities.
Duties will cover day to day office duties such as:
* Preparation of Accounts
* Tax Returns
* Tax Calculations
* Bookkeeping
* Payroll
* VAT
* Other general office admin duties
Where you'll work
72 CARDIGAN STREET
LUTON
LU1 1RR
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
Your training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Course contents
* 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.
Your training plan
As an Accountancy Apprentice with BPP, you will complete the Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship at Level 3. Within the apprenticeship you will undertake the full AAT Level 3 qualification.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
* GCSE or equivalent in Maths (grade 7)
* GCSE in English (grade 5)
Desirable qualifications
* A Level or equivalent in Accountancy (grade A)
* A Level or equivalent in Mathematics (grade B)
* GCSE or equivalent in IT (grade 6)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working
Other requirements
The start date is approximately February 2025. However, should we find our successful applicant before then, the start date may be moved forward.
About this company
We are an accounting firm based in Luton town centre and assist our clients with compliance and tax.
After this apprenticeship
Opportunity to grow within the company; we are looking for someone who is interested in forging a longer-term career with us and we would hope the right individual could progress into a managerial role after a few years.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Durrani & Co
Abdul Wahid
Abdul@durranico.co.uk
01582 391 178
Reference code
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306073.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr