Summary
A Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship role: The role will provide the opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in accountancy to start their career. It will enable you to develop your accountancy and taxation knowledge and experience working within an accountancy practice.
Wage
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices.
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (breaks to be confirmed). 37 hours 30 minutes a week.
Start date
Tuesday 27 May 2025
Duration
1 year 3 months
Positions available
1
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
You will largely be working on:
* Bookkeeping
* VAT
* Accounts preparation projects
* Assist in some of the day to day functions that are essential to keeping the office running smoothly.
The role will be varied and you will be provided 'on-the-job' training to support your AAT apprenticeship studies.
Where you'll work
11 BANCROFT, HITCHIN, SG5 1JQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SOLVEWAY LIMITED
Your training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Equal to A level
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
Assistant Accountant - Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard (A level). This is to gain a Level 3 AAT qualification. This Apprenticeship role is split 80/20 between working and earning with the employer gaining valuable hands-on skills, and learning & gaining qualifications with Solveway Apprenticeships. Training is classroom based at our training centre in Hitchin, one day a week. Further training details will be made available at a later date.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4-9)
* Maths (grade 4-9)
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
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
Confident and professional communicator, particularly on the telephone. Good work ethic and understanding of appropriateness in the workplace. Ability to plan and manage changing priorities. Mature attitude and a self-starter.
About this company
Established in 1957 and with over 50 years' local experience, Bradshaw Johnson is able to offer you a broad range of services and a depth of understanding, offering innovative solutions as well as consistently high levels of service. We aim to exceed your expectations, offering you practical, cost-effective advice at every stage and helping you to achieve a successful, more profitable business. As a friendly and dynamic Practice, we pride ourselves on our long term relationships with many of our clients, some of whom have been with us for over 40 years. Such is their confidence in the service we offer, we now act for younger generations and their families as well! As well as acting for clients who are local to our two offices, we also represent high-value enterprises based in London, as well as an extensive portfolio of national and international clients. We offer a broad spectrum of expertise in many diverse areas including industrial, commercial, farming, construction, technological and professional businesses. We also liaise closely with professional institutions, solicitors and barristers on many investigations and litigation support matters.
After this apprenticeship
After successfully achieving the AAT Level 3 qualification, the candidate can go on to complete the Level 4 AAT Apprenticeship training, with a view to further professional qualifications. There is the opportunity to progress to a more senior level with the firm and a career in accountancy.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOLVEWAY LIMITED
Catherine
catherinewingrove@solveway.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316178.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 26 May 2025. When you apply, you'll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship. After signing in, you'll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.
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