Summary
AMS is a fast-growing accountancy practice aiming to be a top 50 firm in the next three years. We are looking for talented individuals to join us on our exciting journey. Based in our Manchester head office, you will attend college for "off the job" training and be allocated a dedicated mentor to support you in your "on the job" training.
Annual wage: £18,000 a year
In addition, the company operates a discretionary bonus scheme which is paid annually and on pay reviews taken place in September of each year.
Training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm, 37 hours 30 minutes a week.
Possible start date: Monday 4 August
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 5
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
The successful candidates will be working predominantly in our busy audit and accounts team and will be trained across a number of disciplines.
1. Preparing accounts for limited companies, sole traders and partnerships
2. Assisting on the audit of financial statements for limited companies and other specialist entities
3. Exposed to a variety of areas such as VAT, personal tax, corporation tax, and working on ad-hoc tasks across our busy department
4. Assisting other members of our team in the successful running of the office and providing a high standard of service to our clients
Where you'll work
9 PORTLAND STREET
MANCHESTER
M1 3BE
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
FIRST INTUITION 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.
* 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.
Your training plan
* Alongside your normal duties, you will also be granted one day a week day release to study towards the AAT qualification.
* Starting at level 2, you will progress through level 3 and level 4 to become AAT qualified within 3 years.
* On the successful completion of your AAT qualification, you will then be enrolled onto the ACCA or ACA qualification and spend a further 3 years studying.
* AMS strives to develop individuals to benefit the team as a whole and gives all members of staff the opportunity to fulfil their own personal goals through a fully supported but challenging environment.
* Personal development plans are set throughout the programme, and on-the-job training is provided from designated mentors and senior staff.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Including Maths and English (grade 4 A*-C/9-4)
A Level or equivalent in:
* Subjects N/A (grade 3 A*-C)
NVQ or SVQ Level 3 or equivalent in:
* Subject N/A (grade pass)
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
* Customer care skills
* Problem-solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
Attitude is as important to us as qualifications. We are looking for positive individuals who have a "Can Do" attitude and an entrepreneurial mindset. In return, we can offer you formal and informal training to include Accounting, Audit & Assurance & Tax in a friendly and welcoming environment.
About this company
AMS Accountants Group is a national accountancy firm with our head office based in Manchester City Centre. Since 1982, we have grown from a family-run company to a Top 50+50 UK firm which offers financial and tax services to a wide range of businesses across a number of sectors. We pride ourselves on our ambitious, entrepreneurial, and hard-working attitude. Our service is friendly and tailored to our clients' needs, helping us build strong, long-lasting relationships. The future of AMS is exciting, join us on our journey!
After this apprenticeship
* Progress on to ACA or ACCA qualification which takes a further 3 years.
* On completion of the six years, a successful candidate will progress to a qualified accountant and onto our management programme.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
AMS Accountants
Andy Osborne
careers@groupams.co.uk
+447746252119
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297344.
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Closes on Friday 4 April
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Company's application instructions
Please send a completed CV to careers@groupams.co.uk along with a brief reason why you want to be an apprentice with AMS prior to 4th April 2025. Candidates invited to our assessment day will be informed prior to Friday 18th April. If you do not hear by this date, then unfortunately you were not successful. Our assessment day will take place late April early May and all candidates must be available to attend in person at our head office in Manchester City Centre on the specified date. #J-18808-Ljbffr