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18 April 2024

What’s the JOB?

Accountancy Apprentice

WHO is it with?

Arth Accountancy Ltd

WHERE?

70 London Road, Twickenham, TW3 2JB

WHAT does it pay?

£7.75 per hour (37.5 hours)

WHAT are the HOURS?

Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm.

 

WHAT Qualification will I GAIN?               Level 2 AAT

How LONG will it TAKE me?                       15 months

WHAT will I LEARN about?

·         Introduction to bookkeeping

·         Ethical standards

·         General Business

·         Communication

·         Bookkeeping controls

·         Personal effectiveness

·         Accounting systems and processes

·         Synoptic assessment

·         Principles of costing

·         Behaviours

 

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

·         You receive 1-2-1 Coaching (via teams) with a Dedicated Skills Coach who will support you with your working skills and behaviours such as communication and problem solving.

o   They support you with active learning and reviews monthly and support with off the job training.

·         You have 6 hours a week set aside to spend on apprenticeship work, including:

o   (assignments, independent study, training & development activities)

o   These hours are agreed with your manager, either split across the week, or on a set day.

·         The Level 2 AAT also includes a Mandatory Qualification ‘Certificate in Accounting.’ This is delivered and studied on a modular basis; this means that you will study one module of the curriculum at a time, so the qualification is broken down.

o   Once you complete each module (this typically takes 1-2 months, but you can determine your own pace) you sit an exam (online) to ensure you have understood.

o   Exams include: Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls, Principles of Costing, and The Business Environment.

·         You manage your own study time, and how you study each module. We provide you with a wide range of tools and resources to support your learning. These include:

·         1-2-1 Sessions with a Dedicated AAT Tutor who will go through the curriculum with you (CT Skills)

·         Group Webinars (CT Skills)

·         Interactive online Enhanced Classrooms with BPP which you use for your independent learning (Self-study system)

·         With CT Skills, you’ll get lots of 1-2-1 support from application until the completion of your apprenticeship!

So, WHO are Arth Accountancy?

Arth Accountancy are a niche accountancy and business consultancy service provider.  Offering a range of accountancy and cost reduction services, they also act as trouble-shooters for all their clients; and so are always exposed to new challenges which is very exciting.

For more information, visit https://costguru.co.uk/

WHAT’S in it for ME?

You’ll be joining a small team in a dynamic company who is no stranger to supporting apprentices through their journey and beyond. In fact most go on to have a hugely successful career in accountancy – so, you are in very safe hands!

 

You’ll enjoy working in quite a relaxed environment and with a team that likes to play hard! You’ll be encouraged to acquire new skills and supported to complete additional training courses.

 

Plus, you’ll get:

·         Health insurance (after 6 months of employment/apprenticeship)

·         Gym membership

·         Contributory pension scheme

 

DAY to DAY, you will….

·         Reconcile Bank.

·         Carry out credit control (post extensive training).

·         Bookkeeping for CGL and clients.

·         Assist CEO with ad-hoc tasks.

·         Assist in resolving customers’ queries with regards to invoice/payment related matters.

WHAT Skills do I NEED?

Apprenticeships are very demanding; you’re working towards a qualification whilst working full time! You’ll need to be committed and motivated as there is lots of self-guided work involved. PLUS, you need GOOD …..

 

·         Communication

·         Analytical

·         Customer care

·         Patience

·         Administrative

·         Numeracy

 

 

 

ANYTHING ELSE?

·         GCSE or equivalent English and Maths grade 5/B or above

·         UK Residency (MUST have lived in the UK for 3 years+)

·         Some office/admin experience (Desired)

What AFTER the Apprenticeship?

You could progress into ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­a Finance Assistant (with an increase in salary!) or consider other options, just take a look;  https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/accountancy/

 

INTERESTED? Before you apply, ASK yourself?

·         Are you happy with the role, company, and qualification?

·         Can you commit to the timeframe?

·         Do you meet the eligibility criteria? (GCSE Maths & English 4 or above & UK Residency)

·         Can you start immediately, or do you have other commitments such as education or work?

·         Is your CV up to date and relevant? If not, use this: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Candidate-CV-Advice-Template-1.docx

What NEXT?

·         If successful, you’ll receive a phone call from our Recruitment Team

·         NEXT, you’ll be asked to write a supporting statement (this will be added to your CV)

·         You’ll complete an English and Maths assessment

Job Benefits

Health insurance
Gym membership
Contributory pension scheme
Experience
Some office/admin experience
Work Level
Level 2
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
£7.75 per hour
Company
Arth Accountancy Ltd
Apprenticeship Course
AAT Level 2
Duration
15 months
CT Skills
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Industry
Education
Location
Nottingham