AAT Apprentice Accountant

  • GLM (Ghest Lloyd Limited)
  • COULSDON, Greater London
  • £14500 per annum

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 3 AAT apprenticeship with GLM Ghest Lloyd and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience including preparing corporation tax computation and payroll reports.

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  • GMFJ Reference
    242878
  • Wages
    £14,500 p/a
  • Hours
    37.50 per week
  • Date Posted
    21/11/2023
  • Start Date
    15/01/2024
  • Approx. Duration
    18 months

  • Location
    COULSDON
  • Status
    Now Taking Applications
  • Sector
    Accountancy
  • Opportunity Type
    Advanced Level 3
  • Apprenticeship Standard
    Accountancy or taxation professional (ST0001)
  • Employer
    GLM (Ghest Lloyd Limited)

Description

We are looking for a driven candidate who would be interested in pursuing a career within accounting. We are providing a personalized service to business owners and individuals. Joining as an Accounting Apprentice, you will be providing accountancy and business support services to a portfolio of clients, operating across various industries. You will be working under the guidance of the senior accountants. We are a well-established firm that embraces all of the latest technology enabling us to provide up to date real-time support to our clients. We are dynamic and continue to grow.

We are recruiting for a staff member who will report to the partner and senior members of the team. This role will involve contributing to the provision of an excellent range of accounting and tax services to all of our clients. The ideal candidate will be process driven, be able to take a common-sense approach and use analytical skills.

The duties will be:

  • Post trial balances on to accounts software.
  • Analyse bank statements in to cash books in excel and post on to accounts software.
  • Complete accounts file working papers in excel.
  • Apply accounting principles.
  • Identify client queries.
  • Post any accounting journals and disclosure data into accounts software.
  • Prepare corporation tax computation.
  • Prepare accounts file for accounts meeting.
  • Complete a file for signing pack.
  • Bookkeeping in accountancy software.
  • Preparation of Payroll reports
  • Ad hoc administrative duties as needed by the office
  • Preparation and submission of VAT, CIS, Corporation Tax and Self-Assessment returns to HMRC

For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan Financial on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: 242878)

  • Competent on Excel
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • A levels grade A-C or 120 UCAS points.
  • GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C including Maths and English at 6/B minimum.


Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT

This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.

Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.

You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.

To pass this level you will need to study the following four units:

  • Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
  • Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).
  • Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).
  • Business Awareness (BUAW).

You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and discussion with supporting portfolio.

Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate time to off the job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.

  • Adaptable and wanting to develop skills across various fields of accountancy and taxation.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to balance workloads to manage the needs of various clients.
  • Attention to detail is essential.
  • The ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Proactive and willing to take on increased responsibility when ready.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Good relationship building skills.
  • You will need to be flexible and be prepared to help others when needed. You will also have the ability to be able to work within a team.


You will be part of the practice’s continued expansion and will be expected to want to progress within the company whilst completing the AAT qualification. There will also be the opportunity to carry out further study upon completion of the AAT. The Company will provide study support towards all professional accountancy qualifications. This is a permanent position therefore once the Apprenticeship is completed you will be a permanent staff member with progression opportunity. Having any sort of accounting experience is extremely advantageous, however this is not essential. If you are keen to secure an entry level role within an expanding accountancy firm offering a great start to your career, as well as a great career path to progress please apply today to find out more.

Benefits include:

  • Holidays 20 + bank holidays.
  • Statutory pension.
  • On site parking.

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