Summary
Are you looking to start a rewarding and challenging career in one of the most admired and highly regarded Top 50 Accountancy practices? Affinia is accepting applications for our AAT apprenticeship programmes which commence in the summer of 2025.
Wage
£17,000 a year
Training course
Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
2
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Assisting with financial and management accounts preparation for Sole Traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
* Assisting with managing client expectations and deadlines
* Assisting with the preparation of personal and business tax returns
* Carrying out bookkeeping activities including journal postings and ledger reconciliations
* Processing client records accurately using Xero, QuickBooks and other accountancy software
* Preparation of VAT returns and management accounts
* Supporting the team to meet deadlines as required
Where you’ll work
The Octagon
Suite E2, 2nd Floor
Middleborough
Colchester
CO1 1TG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED
Your training course
Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
Your training plan
The successful candidate will be required to attend weekday courses, once a week, at First Intuition Chelmsford, Southend or Colchester to study towards their AAT Level 4 qualification as well as mentoring towards the Level 4 knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
A Level in:
* Any subject (grade C or above)
* Maths related subject (grade C or above)
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
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Team working