- GMFJ Reference
259744
- Wages
£16,500 p/a
- Hours
37.50 per week
- Date Posted
22/04/2025
- Start Date
30/06/2025
- Approx. Duration
18 months
- Location
Birmingham
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Accountancy
- Opportunity Type
Advanced Level 3
- Apprenticeship Standard
Assistant accountant (ST0002)
- Employer
Onyx Accountants Ltd
Description
Job duties;
- Dealing with basic bookkeeping.
- Processing and paying invoices.
- Recording receipts and payments.
- Preparing and checking ledger balances and other monthly and yearly accounts.
- Assisting with preparation work for tax returns and VAT returns.
- Using computerised accounting systems.
- Assisting with preparation work for both statutory and management accounts.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan Financial on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: 259744)
Company website : https://onyx.accountants/
- Communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C including Maths and English.
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.
- Willing to learn.
- Organised.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
Possibility to progress onto a full time position upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Standard holidays and pension.
Parking available at office. Located close to Aston express way with public transport links close to the office and city centre.