Audit Assistant - AAT Apprentice

A Level 3 Audit Assistant - AAT Apprentice is required. This position will enable you to develop valuable skills, gain on the job experience and learn from exceptional people, all while you work towards gaining the AAT qualification and achieve your career goals. The role is full time with full study support, a competitive salary and you will be working in a friendly and progressive environment. Duties include: supporting the delivery of assignments through undertaking audit fieldwork both at client premises and in the office.

Role

  • Supporting the delivery of assignments through undertaking audit fieldwork both at client premises and in the office
  • Successfully communicating with the client throughout the audit, including systems understanding and for general queries relating to the testing being undertaken
  • Attendance at stock takes
  • Highlighting areas of risk or significance for the Senior or Executive to review
  • Responding to review points and clearing them as and when required
  • Collaborating with all team members and those within the wider business
  • Extracting information from the client’s accounting system and obtaining supporting documents as required
  • Preparation of accounts on Iris (including those under FRS102 and 1A)
  • Completing audit programmes
  • Building relationships with the client (and their team) and acting as an ambassador for the business. You will be expected to professionally represent the firm and its interests in dealings with clients and other professionals

Training

  • AAT level 3 qualification, moving on to AAT evel 4 after the successful completion of level 3
  • Studies will be completed either on-line or in classroom (depending on the students base location and viability of travel to Leeds to attend classroom courses).  
  • Course attendance is typically one day a week.

It is expected that on full completion of the AAT qualification (being completion of levels 3 and 4) apprentices move on to study the ACA qualification under a level 7 apprenticeship.  

Promotions and salary increases will be made during the course of completing the full AAT qualification, in line with the individual displaying the appropriate level of knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role.

Apprenticeship Standard
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Training Provider
FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED
Working Week
Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours per day with flexible start and end times. A standard working week is 37.5 hours with no requirement to work on a weekend or on an evening. Shifts TBC.
Expected Duration
36 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Sunday, 26th May 2024
Start Date
Monday, 2nd September 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

Qualifications

  • English A Level or equivalent, grade B (Essential)
  • Maths A Level or equivalent, grade B (Essential)

About the Employer

Fortus Audit LLP
Fortus is growing and changing at quite a pace! We’re an ambitious group of people with the same aim – to create a consistent, high-quality experience for our clients. Like us, our client list is growing – we’re supporting more and more of the UK’s ambitious business owners and it’s a real team effort. We’re helping them make courageous decisions to grow their businesses. Each member of our team plays an integral part in creating the unique feel and culture of our business, which in turn helps us continue to grow, develop and evolve.
Company
Fortus Audit LLP
Location
Equinox House, York, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£16,000.00
Posted
Company
Fortus Audit LLP
Location
Equinox House, York, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£16,000.00
Posted