AAT Accountancy Apprenticeship
Cramp & Harding Ltd t/a TaxAssist Accountants · Mirfield, West Yorkshire
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.
Perks & benefits
Skills required
Good working knowledge of the MS365 Office Suite (or at least Outlook).
Good telephone manner.
Qualifications required
GCSE's Maths and English Grade 5 or above
A-levels A-C
Training you'll get
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT
This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.
Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.
You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.
To pass this level you will need to study the following four units:
Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).
Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).
Business Awareness (BUAW).
Future prospects
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.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
