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Apprentice Assistant Accountant

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A Level 3 Apprentice Assistant Accountant is required. Are you looking to secure a career in accounting working for an accounts practice that truly values it's employees and customers? Do you possess a keen flair for mathematics and have a keen eye for detail? If so, read on, as DK Rumsby & Co, are looking for an accounts assistant apprentice to join their team! Duties include: working in our bookkeeping department preparing clients' monthly & quarterly records, and preparing and filing VAT returns.

Role

Duties consist of but are not limited to the following:

20% of your time will be off-the-job training with EMA, our apprenticeship provider, where you will study towards an AAT Foundation Level 2 & Level 3 in Accountancy over your first year with us. From this, you will learn the fundamental knowledge and behaviours needed to be an accountant.

80% of your time will be helping you turn this knowledge into skill by:

  • Working in our bookkeeping department preparing clients' monthly & quarterly records
  • Preparing and filing VAT returns
  • Answering clients' queries and chasing information
  • Preparing management accounts.

Training

The apprentice will be enrolled on the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard, which includes 6 AAT exams, in addition to the Synoptic Assessment as part of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process.

The knowledge units will be delivered at the EMA training hub in Derby or Nottingham (depending on the apprentice's location) through day release.

AAT Modules are as follows:

  • Bookkeeping Transactions (Level 2 Unit)
  • Bookkeeping Controls (Level 2 Unit)
  • Advanced Bookkeeping
  • Final Accounts Preparation
  • Management Accounting: Costing
  • Indirect Tax.
  • The potential to secure a more senior role with additional responsibilities
  • The possibility of securing a full-time role upon completion of the apprenticeship
  • The opportunity to progress onto a Level 4 accountancy apprenticeship upon completion of Level 3 and then ideally move on to being a level 7 / ACCA qualified accountant.
Apprenticeship Standard
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Training Provider
EMA TRAINING LIMITED
Working Week
Monday to Friday: 8am to 4pm (breaks to be confirmed).
Expected Duration
15 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 31st May 2024
Start Date
Friday, 21st June 2024

Desired Skills

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

Qualifications

  • 5 GCSE's including Maths and English GCSE or equivalent, grade C/4 (Essential)

About the Employer

D K RUMSBY & CO LIMITED
Established in 1977, D K Rumsby are a Chartered Accountant and Auditor based in Colwick, Nottingham, with offices in Nottingham & Sutton In Ashfield. Our growing practice has a track record of developing trainee accountants, one of which is now a Senior Partner. Unlike the big practices, where you may get to see only a very narrow aspect of accountancy, working at our busy practice you will get to see all aspects of an accountancy practice. You will also have your own tailored Personal Development Plan to help support your learning and development with us as well as be mentored directly by our Partners and experienced accountants, having the very best training at an ACCA certified practice.
Company
D K RUMSBY & CO LIMITED
Location
Colwick Quays Business Park, Private Road 2, Colwick Industrial Estate, Nottingham, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,000.00
Posted
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Company
D K RUMSBY & CO LIMITED
Location
Colwick Quays Business Park, Private Road 2, Colwick Industrial Estate, Nottingham, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£14,000.00
Posted