AAT Accountancy Apprenticeship

Introduction

Looking to build a long-term career in accountancy? Look no further! Kick-start your career with a Level 3 AAT Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship at Cramp and Harding Ltd t/a TaxAssist Accountants in partnership with Kaplan. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience in a busy accountancy practice while studying towards a nationally recognised AAT qualification.

Working alongside experienced accountants, you'll develop practical skills in bookkeeping, preparing accounts, VAT returns, payroll, and supporting a wide range of clients with their financial needs. You'll earn while you learn, applying your knowledge in a real workplace from day one with the support of both your employer and Kaplan. This apprenticeship is ideal for someone who is organised, enjoys working with numbers, and is looking to build a rewarding career in finance and accountancy. It provides an excellent pathway for future progression, including higher-level AAT or ACCA apprenticeships as your career develops.

About the Employer

Being part of the national TaxAssist Accountants network brings many advantages including brand recognition and technical support to name but two. However, most importantly, the network structure allows the practice to retain its independence as a business. The practice is wholly owned and managed by the two director/shareholders, which means we have a friendly small-practice culture. We view all staff as stakeholders in the practice, and have regular full team meetings to review and consider the progress of the practice and how we might develop it. With five colleagues in total, including the two directors, we are too small for any kind of office politics or factionalism. Both directors have an open door policy for staff members wanting to raise issues or concerns, so any difficulties are dealt with as quickly and diplomatically as possible. Our view is that the workplace should be efficient, productive and happy.

What You'll Do

During your first few weeks, you will have a full induction to our firm, and training on all the systems that you will be using on a day-to-day basis.

• These include MS365, TaxCalc, QuickBooks Online and Dext.

• You will also undergo the basic training required of all staff members. This includes our telephony protocols, how to assist visitors, and how to maintain client records.

• You will be mentored by a Senior Accountant who will give you direct guidance in developing your professional skills.

• To start with the duties will mainly be scanning in and uploading receipts; bookkeeping; setting up bank feeds; bank reconciliations; journal entry; trial balance preparation and the all-important regular communication with clients.

• This is an extremely varied role in which you will need to have a flexible mindset and a willingness to learn and update your skillset regularly.

• Our ideal candidate is someone who would enjoy engaging with the constantly evolving technology in the accountancy sector, without losing sight of the underpinning accounting principles that govern such technology.

Training Outcome

• A talented and committed employee can expect to receive on-the-job training and an opportunity to study for professional qualifications such as membership of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

• As such, there will be opportunities to progress to roles including Senior Accountant and Client Manager.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 9 - 5
• Essential - GCSE - English - 9 - 5

Course Information

Course: Assistant accountant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED