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Level 4 Accounting Professional Apprenticeship

Employer
Thomas Westcott
Location
3, Longbridge Road, Plymouth, PL6 8LT
Salary
£14,000.00 annually
Closing date
9 Jul 2022

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Specialism
Business / Management
Sector
Accounting
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Higher
Start Date
August
Duration
Permanent
It is not just about studying though as 80% of your time will be gaining valuable work experience supporting the Partners, Directors and Managers in providing a range of accounting and taxation services to our clients. Back in the office or hybrid working, you will get support from more experienced staff and Partners whilst assisting on client assignments.

Some of the duties will include preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders; auditing financial statements and tax compliance work to mention just a few. You will have the opportunity to visit clients' premises to carry out your role and your work will be a mixture of team work and projects undertaken individually.

Terms:
  • 36.25 hours / 5 days per week
  • Annual salary review and regular salary reviews whilst training
  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays after 5 years' service
  • Death in service 3 x annual salary
  • Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme • 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline
  • Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance • Introducing clients and staff commission schemes
  • Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years' service

Opportunities to later progress and gain further qualifications are available for the right candidates.

This job description summarises the main duties and responsibilities of the post, however the list is not exhaustive as the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties and projects of similar level and responsibility.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail


Personal qualities

  • Outgoing, socially confident and emotionally controlled
  • A positive attitude, friendly and personable
  • Resilient, able to muli-task and work independently/ Flexibly
  • Takes the initiative, ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Professional and team orientated in approach
  • Ability to learn new IT skills quickly.


Desired qualifications

Must be level 3 AAT qualified (or equivalent).

Ideally a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent) including maths and English (or equivalent) and at least 2 A Levels grade A-C (or equivalent).

Future prospects

Opportunities to later progress and gain further qualifications are available for the right candidates.

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