Accounts Apprentice

WHAT Qualification will I GAIN?               Level 2 AAT

How LONG will it TAKE me?                       15 months

WHAT will I LEARN about?

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

• 1-2-1Monthly Sessions (via MS Teams) with a Skills Coach:
  • Active Learning – you will be taught the Units (above) with the Qualification Programme
  • Progress Reviews
• 6 hours a week Apprenticeship Study Time, to focus on:
  • Assignments, revision, training & development activities
  • Hours are agreed with your manager, either split across the week, or on a set day
• Study and completion of ‘Certificate in Accounting’ (Mandatory Qualification) consisting of:
  • 4 Modules, each takes approx. 2 months to complete
  • 4 Exams, taken online. Exams include;
    • Introduction to Bookkeeping
    • Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
    • Principles of Costing
    • The Business Environment          
• Independent Study:
  • You manage your own study time, how and when you study, and determine your own pace
  • You will have access to a range of tools and resources:
  • 1-2-1 Sessions with a Dedicated AAT Tutor
  • Group Webinars
  • Interactive online Enhanced Classrooms with BPP , including Pre-recorded Lectures

So, WHO are Number Crunchers?

Established for 28 years, Number Crunchers are a small accountancy practice, who support small businesses across a range of industries, including sole traders, start-ups, limited companies and franchises.

For more information, visit www.number-crunchers.co.uk

WHAT’S in it for ME?

You’ll be joining a small team who is no stranger to supporting apprentices through their journey and beyond. In fact many have progressed into thriving accounts – so, you are in very safe hands!

Working in a modern bright office – a really nice place to work – you’ll also get:

• 20 days Holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Free Car parking
• Pension (Nest)

WHAT’S the ROLE?

As an Accounts Apprentice, your focus will be basic bookkeeping, and as 90% of clients are on cloud-based systems, means you will be taught the latest packages, but still get a good grounding of accountancy entry level. 

DAY to DAY, you will….

• Basic inputting, through accountancy software
• Work on excel
• Scanning/Auto Entry/Hubdoc
• Filing and preparation of Purchase/Sales Invoices in readiness for input
• Dealing with clients via phone and email

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
• Logical
• IT
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Patience
• Problem Solving
• 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+)
• Live locally (PREFERABLE – bus routes are not ideal)

And 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