Job Description

As a apprentice accountant you will work as part of a team assisting with clients™ accounting needs. This position involves a number of different aspects including: Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders Preparing tax computations Providing bookkeeping services Preparation of VAT returns Filing Companies House and H M Revenue & Customs documents on client's behalf Operating payroll for employers Assignments will be undertaken both in the office and at client's premises. Apprentices will have support and on the job training from managers and other senior staff. During your training you will be expected to develop an understanding of the practical issues involved in delivering a high-quality service to clients. Both practical and theoretical training will be undertaken, with an aim to becoming a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) The training you will be getting You will undertake the œAssistant Accountant Apprenticeship (an Advanced Apprenticeship in Accounting), with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Flexible Apprenticeship Programme. Assessment will be by an œEnd Point Assessment and will be graded œPass or œDistinction. This will include two elements: A Professional Discussion. This will include a series of questions allowing you to display the knowledge and experience you have obtained over your apprenticeship. You will build a Portfolio of reflections and product evidence that will be used for discussion points in the PD. A Synoptic Exam. This will include elements you have learnt throughout your studies of the individual AAT Units and this will contribute towards your end grade. You will be prepared for both of these elements by undertaking studies for the AAT (Level 3) Advanced Diploma in Accounting. These will underpin both elements of your œend point assessment. As such, it is anticipated that your apprenticeship duration will be for 15-18 months although earlier completion is possible, provided the duration exceeds one year and a week. Those with no prior accounting knowledge may need to also complete the Bookkeeping units of AAT Level 2. You will receive support from both the employer and the training provider, to complete and achieve your apprenticeship and will be given time to study during the week on a day-release basis. As you are working towards a professional qualification, it is also expected that you will continue your studies outside of normal office hours. Training location to be confirmed. As you learn more in both the office and in your studies your responsibilities, and the variety of tasks you undertake, are expected to increase. Those with previous relevant qualification and experience may be considered for a Higher Apprenticeship undertaking the Professional Accountant Standard. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship It is expected that you will stay with the company following successful completion of your apprenticeship to undertake further qualifications (ACA/CTA) and increase your responsibility in the company.

Required Skills & Qualification

IT skills, Attention to detail, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Literacy skills

GCSE or equivalent A minimum of 5 subjects including English (Grade 9-5 / A*-C) EssentialGCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 6 / B) EssentialA Level or equivalent 2 subjects (Grade B) Essential

Apprenticeship Standard

Assistant accountant Level 3 (A level)

Employer

Andrew Price & Co Chartered Accountants

4 CASTLE ROAD TORQUAY TQ1 3BG

Provider

ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD