Accounts & Audit Apprentice

Howett Thorpe; Frimley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Level 4 apprenticeship

AAT study support

Progress to ACA

Experience across accounts & audit

Diverse client base

Training by experienced accountants

Growing responsibility

Career in finance

Job summary

Howett Thorpe in Camberley offers an Accounts & Audit Apprentice role, combining study toward the Level 4 AAT with hands-on experience in accounts and audit. You'll work across diverse clients, building practical finance knowledge from day one.

You will progress to ACA after completing the AAT, with increasing responsibilities as you develop technical skills and confidence within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in accountancy.
• Strong academic ability.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Positive and professional approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Support audit assignments and complete basic audit testing.
• Prepare working papers and supporting schedules.
• Assist with bookkeeping and accounting tasks where required.
• Gain experience working with clients across different sectors.
• Assist with day-to-day client queries.
• Develop understanding of accounting standards and audit procedures.
• Work closely with senior team members.
• Take on additional responsibilities as experience develops.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Professional approach

Academic interest in accountancy

UK right to work

Education

AAT Level 4 apprenticeship

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a school or college leaver to start a career in accountancy while gaining a professional qualification and valuable practical experience from day one. Joining an independent and growing accountancy firm, you will gain exposure to both accounts and audit, working with a varied client base and developing your skills across different areas of practice.

You will study towards AAT as part of a structured Level 4 apprenticeship, with the opportunity to progress onto ACA once completed. As your knowledge develops, so will your responsibilities, giving you a clear route towards a long-term career in finance.

Job Title: Accounts & Audit Apprentice

Job Type: Perm

Location: Camberley

Salary: £20 000

Reference no: 16165

Accounts & Audit Apprentice Benefits

• Fully supported Level 4 apprenticeship
• AAT study support
• Opportunity to progress onto ACA
• Practical experience across accounts and audit
• Exposure to a diverse client base
• Training and development from experienced accountants
• Increasing responsibility as you progress
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in finance

Accounts & Audit Apprentice About The Role

You will combine your AAT studies with practical experience across both accounts and audit. Working alongside experienced members of the team, you will gain an understanding of how different types of businesses operate and how accountancy services are delivered to clients.

The role will give you a broad introduction to practice, with your responsibilities increasing as you develop your technical knowledge and confidence. Key responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts
• Support audit assignments and complete basic audit testing
• Prepare working papers and supporting schedules
• Assist with bookkeeping and accounting tasks where required
• Gain experience working with clients across different sectors
• Assist with day-to-day client queries
• Develop your understanding of accounting standards and audit procedures
• Work closely with senior members of the team
• Take on additional responsibilities as your experience develops

The successful Accounts & Audit Apprentice will have:

• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in accountancy
• Strong academic ability
• Good communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisational skills
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Positive and professional approach
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Full right to work in the UK