Summary
Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with an AAT apprenticeship with Thomas Coombs Ltd and Kaplan. You will be dealing with preparation of accounts, tax returns and tax enquiries while studying towards the Level 2 AAT qualification.
Wage
£19,500 a year
Please note, the salary is £19,500 -£24,000 depending on age and experience.
Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 2 June
Duration
1 year 6 months
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
Job Duties include:
Assisting with the preparation of trust accounts and tax returns.
Preparing R185 trust income forms.
Assisting clients with meeting their tax compliance requirements.
Preparing personal tax returns and computations.
Resolving client queries with HMRC.
Undertaking research into more complex tax matters.
Providing assistance to senior staff on various tax advisory project.
Please note, the salary is £19,500 -£24,000 depending on age and experience.
Where you’ll work
3365 The PentagonCentury Way, Thorpe Park
Leeds
UK
LS15 8ZB
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
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
Your training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* Record transactional data.
* Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
* Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
* Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
* Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
* Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
* Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
* Record transactional data.
* Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
* Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
* Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
* Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
* Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
* Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Your training plan
Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2 - AAT This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp the fundamentals of bookkeeping but we will help them develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action. If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department this level is ideal for you. You don’t need any prior experience working in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There are no entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn. You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancy related business skills and personal skills.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Basic Maths (grade 9/A* - 6/B)
* Standard English (grade 9/A* - 6/B)
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
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
Please note, the salary is £19,500 - £24,000 depending on age and experience. Benefits include: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays rising by 1 day per year until 23 days reached. Onsite parking.