- GMFJ Reference
253052
- Wages
£22,000 p/a
- Hours
37.50 per week
- Date Posted
07/08/2024
- Start Date
03/02/2025
- Approx. Duration
24 Months
- Location
Bishops Stortford
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Accountancy
- Opportunity Type
Higher Level 4
- Apprenticeship Standard
Accountancy or taxation professional (ST0001)
- Employer
Price Bailey LLP
Description
As a Trainee on our First Step programme (suitable for recent school/college leavers), you will have the opportunity to join our Business, Corporate, or Tax department, but don't worry if you're not sure which one is the best fit for you just yet. Throughout the selection process, we will provide you with insights into each department, taking your preferences into account before making an offer to successful candidates. One thing's for sure though – you'll experience a wide range of exciting work and have plenty of access to partners and senior management who will guide you every step of the way.
Business: You will work on preparing sets of accounts and calculating basic tax returns using financial information provided by our clients.
Corporate: You will be involved in carrying out substantive audit testing on financial accounts prepared by our clients, ensuring an independent review of their accuracy.
What will I learn?
During your training contract you will study for an accountancy or tax qualification (CFAB / AAT / ATT and/or ACA), which typically takes five years to complete from start to finish. We provide comprehensive study support, including dedicated time off for college and access to a buddy who can offer valuable insights based on their previous experience.
We believe in building a solid foundation for your career, so that's why we provide ongoing training to develop your soft skills. You'll gain hands-on client experience from the start, including direct contact with clients, so in your first year we'll equip you with essential skills like making a positive first impression, mastering effective time management techniques, and enhancing your communication skills.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan Financial on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: 253052)
Company website : https://www.pricebailey.co.uk/
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Strong MS Excel skills would be beneficial.
- On track to achieve at least a minimum of 112 UCAS points (or equivalent) in your top three A-Levels (minimum requirement).
- GCSE English Language and Maths (or equivalent) at grade 5 or better (minimum criteria).
Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Apprenticeship Level 4 - AAT
The AAT pathway is suited to individuals who are working in a role that requires competencies in drafting financial statements for limited companies, recommending accounting systems strategies and/or constructing and presenting complex management accounting reports. At the end of this programme, if all mandatory and optional unit assessments have been passed, learners will also gain the AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting.
This pathway is made up of three mandatory units and a choice of two out of five optional units.
Units include:
Compulsory
- Drafting and Interpreting of Financial Statements (DAIF)
- Applied Management Accounting (AMAC)
- Internal Accounting Systems and Controls (INAC)* - Apprentices will complete this unit as part of their AAT L4 EPA synoptic assessment.
Optional
- Business Tax (BNTA)
- Personal Tax (PNTA)
- Audit and Assurance (AUDT)
- Cash and Financial Management (CSFT)
- Credit and Debt Management (CRDM)
- Motivated
- Ambitious
- Team player
- Good communication.
Internal progression alongside professional qualification.
Benefits include:
- 23 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Bonuses for successfully passing exams.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- 4x life assurance.
- All-employee share scheme.
- 2 days of paid volunteering leave.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), including shopping discounts.
- Parking is available at the office.