ACA Audit & Account Associate

• Achieved a 2:1 degree in any discipline or equivalent
• A levels or equivalent grade A-C - Minimum 120 UCAS points (300 UCAS points or more for those who passed exams prior to 2017) or equivalent.
• GCSEs grade 9/A*-4/C minimum of Grade 6 for Maths and English Language

Accounting and Taxation Professional Level 7 - ACA

The gold standard in Accountancy Apprenticeships, this programme enables individuals to become fully qualified in a profession which is globally recognised and respected in areas of accountancy, taxation, finance and business.

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 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.
• 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.
• Advanced Level: You will give you the skills to understand how accountancy and finance works within businesses. You’ll learn about corporate reporting and strategic business management.

You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a case study exam and project report.

As part of the apprenticeship you will complete innovative skills and behaviours that are essential to complement the vital technical training. They are designed to support learners in developing essential competencies and embedding their learning within the context of their organisation. Delivered with motivation and engagement at heart, learners can practice these essential competencies with industry peers in a realistic environment.

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 behaviors associated with your apprenticeship.

• Adaptability: Demonstrate the ability to seamlessly integrate academic knowledge with real world practicalities, adjusting swiftly to changing work demands while pursuing ongoing education.
• Time Management: Showcase effective organisation and prioritisation skills, efficiently juggling academic commitments with professional responsibilities to meet deadlines and deliver high quality results.
• Analytical Thinking: Exhibit strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, applying theoretical concepts learned in university to analyse complex financial scenarios and contribute valuable insights to the accounting team.
• Communication Skills: Clearly articulate ideas, both in writing and verbally, fostering effective collaboration within the team. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for conveying financial information to diverse stakeholders.
• Integrity: Uphold a commitment to ethical conduct and integrity, aligning academic learning with professional practice in adherence to accounting principles and industry regulations.
• Responsibility and Ownership: Exhibit forward-thinking by actively taking responsibility and ownership of work while concurrently managing academic pursuits.

As well as your formal technical training gained via your studies, you will also attend inhouse training to further expand your knowledge and be provided with opportunities to attend personal development training which will support your growth with us. Each trainee receives individual support through their training with a dedicated buddy and a partner mentor who will guide you through your career progression. This position offers hybrid working after your probationary period allowing you to work flexible working hours from any suitable location with an appropriate working environment.

Following successful completion of an employee’s probationary period, employees will be entitled to additional benefits provided by the company.

The company offers the following benefits:

• Annual Leave - 23 days plus statutory holidays. Additional two days annual leave awarded after 5 years of service.
• 1st year Anniversary Loyalty Bonus
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Annual Discretionary Pay Review
• Perkbox
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Private Health Insurance
• Private GP
• Income Protection
• Season Ticket Loan
• Enhanced Family Leave provisions (after qualifying periods)
• Hybrid Working
• Office Onsite parking
• Charity Days
• Enhance your earning with Commission Schemes
• Enhance your earnings with Cross selling Incentive Scheme
• Professional Qualification bonus and pay incentives.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free breakfast