Job Description

Philip Deane Accountancy is an independant practice looking to recruit an accounts technician apprentice at the start of their accounting career. We are a small team built around the importance of team work and providing our clients with outstanding customer service. If you are looking to start a career in accounting, please apply!

Training and Qualification

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 Duration: 13 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment. Delivery model: Work-based training with your employer. Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week or 2 evenings for a year). Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice's time at work. Qualifications included: Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths. AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting. Level 2 Accountants or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship. End Point Assessment: In-tray test. Portfolio. Structured Interview. Where you'll work UNITS 1 & 2 FIELD VIEW BAYNARDS GREEN BUSINESS PARK BICESTER OXFORDSHIRE OX27 7SG

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: Maths & English (grade A*- C / 9 - 4) 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 Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Team working Time Management Team player Other The accountancy and finance knowledge developed in this qualification is also the underpinning knowledge needed for the higher-level accountancy and financial skills developed in the AAT Advanced and Professional Accounting qualifications. Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early. Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session: Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to attend an Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session at Witney or Abingdon campus. This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions. As a new Apprenticeship applicant you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session please call us on 01235 216216. Qualification checks: By applying for this vacancy you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry can access apprenticeships where possible. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £6.40 per hour from April 2024. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training.

Employer

PHILIP DEANE ACCOUNTANCY LTD

OXFORDSHIRE, OX27 7SG

Provider

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

About Employer

PHILIP DEANE ACCOUNTANCY IS AN INDEPENDENT PRACTICE SPECIALISING IN SMALL TO MEDIUM BUSINESSES. WE ARE RAPIDLY EXPANDING AND EVOLVING TO MEET OUR INCREASING CLIENT WORKLOAD. OUR TEAM HAS A WEALTH OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE IN ALL TAXATION AREAS, WHILST MAINTAINING A PERSONAL TOUCH WITH OUR CLIENTS. WE HAVE CLIENTS ACROSS THE ENTIRE OF ENGLAND AND BRANCH OUT SLIGHTLY INTO WALES. WE HAVE A DIVERSE TEAM THAT WORKS TOGETHER LIKE A FAMILY AND ENJOY A NUMBER OF STAFF DAYS OUT AND MEALS EACH YEAR. AS OUR TEAM EXPANDS, WE HAVE A NUMBER OF MEMBERS THAT ORGANISE EVENINGS OUT TOGETHER DOING THINGS LIKE CRAZY GOLF.