Apprentice Assistant Accountant

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 Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard 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, Leicester or Nottingham (depending on apprentices’ location) through day release

AAT Modules are as follows:

Introduction to Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit) Principles of Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit) Management Accounting Techniques

Financial Accounting:

Preparing Financial Statements Business Awareness Tax Processes for Business

Training Outcome:
The potential to secure a more senior role with additional responsibilities The possibility to secure a full-time role upon completion of the apprenticeship The opportunity to progress onto a level 4 accountancy apprenticeship upon completion of the level 3 and then ideally move on to being a level 7 / ACCA qualified accountant

Employer Description:
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.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm (breaks to be confirmed).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience