ACA Trainee Accountant

  • Murray Harcourt
  • Leeds
  • £Competitive

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 7 apprenticeship with Murray Harcourt and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst working towards the Level 7 ACA qualification.

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  • GMFJ Reference
    184065
  • Wages
    Competitive
  • Hours
    37.50 per week
  • Date Posted
    28/04/2022
  • Start Date
    25/10/2022
  • Approx. Duration
    3 years

  • Location
    Leeds
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Accountancy
  • Opportunity Type
    Higher Level 7
  • Apprenticeship Standard
    Accountancy or taxation professional (ST0001)
  • Employer
    Murray Harcourt

Description

You will start your career with Murray Harcourt by undertaking an Apprenticeship with us. This is a great opportunity to get an insight into the world of an Audit, Tax and Accounting business whilst starting your journey to becoming a chartered accountant.. You will work from our offices in central Leeds and also visit client sites servicing some of Yorkshire’s leading SME businesses.

You will learn about the preparation of financial accounts, interpretation of financial data and accounting and tax legislation. Equally as importantly you will learn how to work effectively in a team, how to build strong and lasting professional relationships and also how to deliver exceptional client service. This is a diverse role and you need to be prepared to roll your sleeves up and have a willingness to learn.

Your career development progression with Murray Harcourt will be rapid. You will:

  • Benefit from working in our small, close-knit, supportive, and high performing team of like-minded individuals who will coach you on a daily basis in all aspects of your role.
  • Receive bespoke formal training appropriate to your progression.
  • Get responsibility early in your career.
  • Work with an extensive variety of clients in a range of different industries with footprints in Yorkshire, the UK and across the globe.

Successful candidates for this role will be personable and hard-working. As well taking your first steps in a great career you will find your role at Murray Harcourt to be enjoyable and fun - everyone within the team is warm, sociable and supportive - you will work with people that stay friends for your entire career.

For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan Financial on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: 184065)

Company website : www.murrayharcourt.com

  • You will be carrying out an important role ensuring that our clients comply with their regulatory compliance duties and also receive the highest standards of advice from us. In order to achieve this, you need to be professional, diligent and have a strong attention to detail.

  • Strong GCSE results in both Maths and English, grade 4 or above.
  • A levels (C and above) or equivalent.
  • An appreciation of basic Excel skills is advantageous.
  • You need to have access to a car and hold a current UK driving license (or be working towards this).

ACA Level 7

ACA is a great option if you’re looking to become a chartered accountant and work in accountancy and finance. It opens a wealth of opportunities, as you can specialise in specific areas or sectors, or work broadly across multiple industries. It consists of three levels: Certificate, Professional, and Advanced. You’ll also need to have 450 practical work experience days. It’ll take around three years to complete the qualification.

Certificate Level:

You’ll be introduced to the essentials of accountancy, finance, and businesses. You’ll learn about double-entry accounting, assurance, business and technology, law, management, and taxation. This level takes around one year to complete.

Units include:

  • Accounting
  • Assurance
  • Business Finance and Technology
  • Law
  • Management Information
  • Principles of Taxation
  • Business Strategy and Technology
  • Financial Management
  • Professional Level:

This level teaches you how to apply technical knowledge to real-life scenarios. You’ll deepen your knowledge on financial reporting, audit and assurance, tax compliance, finance management, business strategy, and business planning. This level takes around one year to complete.

Units include:

  • Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Audit and Assurance
  • Taxation Compliance
  • Financial Management
  • Business Strategy and Technology
  • Business Planning papers (Tax, Banking, or Insurance)

Advanced Level:

ACA Advanced will give you the skills to understand how accountancy and finance works within businesses. You’ll learn about corporate reporting and strategic business management, and take a case study, which tests your overall knowledge. This level takes around one year to complete. You’ll become eligible for chartered accountancy status upon qualifying. You’ll be able to work in exciting roles such as auditor, forensic accountant, financial accountant, and tax specialist.

Units include:

  • Corporate Reporting
  • Strategic Business Management
  • Case Study

Every Apprenticeship includes an End Point Assessment (EPA), assessed by an independent End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO). The apprentice will take their EPA at the end of their programme where they will demonstrate they are competent in the role that they have developed in. This Apprenticeship Standard End Point Assessment will include:
  • Case Study
  • Project Report

  • You will also need to be a good team player, have great communication skills and be personable. Most of your role will be working within a small team, interacting with your colleagues and our client's teams. You need to be able to get on with people, and be positive always.

  • Progression through apprenticeship to more senior roles throughout the business with the accountancy, audit, and tax teams.

Benefits Include:

  • 20 days holiday (not including bank holidays).

Salary:

  • Competitive

Murray Harcourt are looking to hire 2 - 4 candidates for this role

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