Level 7 CIPFA Accountancy Apprentice

Arlingclose is a successful City of London firm providing treasury and accounting advice to institutional investors across the United Kingdom. We are looking to appoint Level 7 accountancy apprentices to join our growing consultancy team to deliver quality financial and accounting advice to our public sector clients.

Role

  • Assisting clients to produce financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and applicable legislation.
  • Analysing clients’ balance sheets and projecting cash flows in line with medium term financial plans.
  • Performing financial statement analysis on local authorities, housing associations, banks and other companies.
  • Valuing investments and debt for inclusion in clients’ accounts.
  • Analysing the performance of client investment portfolios and investment funds.
  • Summarising publications into advice notes for a non-technical audience.
  • Meeting clients and investment managers to understand their strategies.
  • Organising and attending client events.

Training

  • Level 7 Accountancy Professional Apprenticeship with the internationally recognised Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) leading to qualified accountant status within three to four years.
  • With a focus on the public sector, the CIPFA syllabus includes green finance, environmental reporting and performance measures, data analytics, and ethical principles as well as the more traditional accounting and financial reporting areas.
  • Newly qualified CIPFA members can take an additional module and submit a statement of intent to qualify for membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and chartered accountant designation.
  • You will attend the CIPFA Education and Training Centre in person or online one day a week to work towards your qualification.
  • There are opportunities for further training relevant to the specific role.
  • Following the end of the apprenticeship we may be able to offer a permanent position within the company.
Apprenticeship Standard
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Training Provider
CIPFA BUSINESS LIMITED
Working Week
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm with the possibility of working from home on some days. A day a week will be dedicated to your learning.
Expected Duration
36 Months
Positions Available
2
Closing Date
Monday, 3rd June 2024
Start Date
Monday, 1st July 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Inter-personal skills

Qualifications

  • at least six subjects including English and Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 5 and above (Essential)
  • three subjects A Level or equivalent, grade A to C (Essential)

About the Employer

ARLINGCLOSE LTD
We are an employee-owned company providing treasury and accounting advice to institutional investors across the United Kingdom, primarily within the public sector. With around 20 staff, we are a close-knit team working to provide the very best advice to our clients. We are an environmentally and socially responsible employer, dedicated to nurturing talent from all backgrounds. Our permanent employees enjoy a benefits package including discretionary bonus, generous leave allowance, pension contributions, private medical insurance, critical illness and death-in-service cover, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, childcare voucher scheme, electric vehicle scheme and the possibility of equity participation.
Company
ARLINGCLOSE LTD
Location
The Clement Rooms, 217 Strand, London, England
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Degree Apprenticeship
Salary
£26,000.00
Posted
Company
ARLINGCLOSE LTD
Location
The Clement Rooms, 217 Strand, London, England
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Degree Apprenticeship
Salary
£26,000.00
Posted