ACA Apprentice Accountant for Wellden Turnbull

  • Wellden Turnbull Limited
  • Surrey
  • £27000 per annum

We are looking to recruit ambitious trainees to join our audit and accounts department. We are able to offer a wide range of experience and exposure across a diverse client base. You will also work closely with senior managers and partners and will benefit from their experience and guidance. As part of the 3-year ICAEW training programme, you will receive a combination of structured training and ad-hoc on the job learning. Structured training is provided by BPP, one of the most experienced professional training providers.

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  • GMFJ Reference
    240174
  • Wages
    £27,000 p/a
  • Hours
    37.50 per week
  • Date Posted
    05/10/2023
  • Start Date
    08/04/2024
  • Approx. Duration
    30 months

  • Location
    Surrey
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Accountancy
  • Opportunity Type
    Higher Level 7
  • Apprenticeship Standard
    Accountancy or taxation professional (ST0001)
  • Employer
    Wellden Turnbull Limited

Description

**Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK**

An audit and accounts trainee will typically be expected to carry out the following in their first year of training:

Audits – 80-90%

Setting up audit files in the audit software (CaseWare).

Assistance with substantive audit testing and other audit work under supervision

of more senior colleagues.

Assistance with planning and completion procedures under supervision of more senior colleagues.

Involvement in audit planning meetings with the audit team and taking minutes of the meeting.

Attendance at client stock takes as required.

Completing work to the fullest extent, obtaining sufficient and appropriate audit evidence.

Apply a sceptical mindset and challenge documentation provided by clients / third parties.

Seeking assistance from more senior staff as appropriate in order to address problem areas to draw appropriate conclusions.

Ability to follow audit testing methodology and clearly document objectives, methods, results and conclusions.

Completing disclosure checklists relevant to the audit engagement.

Ability to communicate and interact with client staff over emails, telephone/video calls or in person at their premises as required.

Ability to work as part of an audit team, supporting seniors/managers leading the engagements.

Drafting reports to management of audit findings and representation letters.

Accounts -20-10% (generally more in first year as a junior)

Learning the software used in the practice for accounts production (CaseWare, Taxfiler), Advance (time and fees) and Excel.

Complete training on accounting software (Xero).

Formatting accounts in CaseWare.

Preparing schedules and reconciliations of account balances (for example, Hire Purchase liabilities, bank reconciliations, review of trade debtors).

Preparing micro-entity and small company accounts under supervision, including relevant disclosures.

Compiling lists of queries for clients, and communicating with clients as necessary.

Completing disclosure checklists.

Preparing accounts completion packs including final accounts, closing balance adjustments and letters for manager review.

Preparing iXBRL’s for review by senior staff.

Filing simple accounts with Companies House.

Assist managers with submission of accounts preparation jobs to outsourced service providers.

General

Liaising with staff in Payroll, Business Services and Tax teams as required to complete accounts and audit work.

Assist with keeping a database of work.

Assist managers with chasing in work from clients.

Assist with reviewing client records for completeness and chasing missing items.

Have knowledge of and adhere to money laundering procedures.

Follow office procedures and policies.

Confirmation of fit and properness, confidentiality of a client’s affairs and independence from the clients.

Involvement in office team building activities.

For more information about this vacancy please contact BPP Professional Apprenticeships on 01133 500 333 (Ref ID: 240174)

Company website : www.wtca.co.uk

Microsoft excel, word and outlook.

Work experience gained in either weekend or holiday employment. (the work experience does not have to be related to accounting).

5 GCSE's including Maths and English Grade C/4 and above.

3 A Levels Grade B and above (Not including AS levels or General Studies A level)

Degree result expected 2:1 or above in any subject.


As an Accounting Apprentice with BPP, you will complete the Accountancy Taxation Professional Apprenticeship at Level 7. Within the apprenticeship you will undertake the ICAEW professional qualification.

The apprenticeship will be completed at a BPP centre or via the Online Classroom platform, in addition to at the workplace.

We are looking for trainees who possess good academic qualifications, but qualifications are only part of the skill set you require to become a successful accountant.

Accountancy is a people focused profession so you must be able to demonstrate you can communicate confidently with colleagues and clients.

You will also need excellent team working skills and also the ability to work on your own using your initiative.

Studying for professional exams whilst working full time requires motivation and hard work. You will need to be able to demonstrate you have self-motivation and ambition.

We expect our prospective trainees to have researched the professional qualification they are interested in pursuing.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate the skills they have learned during holidays and weekend employment.

A benefit of training with Wellden Turnbull is the wide variety of work you will do, alongside receiving significant responsibilities early on in your career journey.

Once qualified there are opportunities to become senior managers with responsibility for a portfolio of clients.

Please ensure that you apply for the position as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. The closing date is a rough guideline as to when an advert will close. The advert may close before the given closing date if the employer has filled the position(s).


BPP have a dedicated team who support students with disabilities, learning difficulties, health conditions and wellbeing. Please contact us if you have any queries or would like more details.

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