ACA Audit and Accountancy Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in Accountancy through a Level 7 ACA apprenticeship. This role provides hands-on experience in preparing year-end accounts and auditing, while also allowing you to gain professional knowledge through structured training. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 25 days of holiday and a pension scheme, this apprenticeship is designed to set you on a path to becoming a chartered accountant. Join a supportive team that values growth and long-term relationships, and take the first step towards a rewarding career in finance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Auto enrolment pension

Parking on site

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include GCSE in Maths and English.
• Degree and relevant industry experience can enhance your application.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts for businesses.
• Support audits of companies, schools, and charities.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE in Basic Maths

GCSE in Standard English

Degree

Job description

Summary
Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Start your career today with an ACA Level 7 apprenticeship with Murray Smith LLP and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience including assisting in the preparation of year end accounts for owner managed businesses. Please note, the salary is £24k - £27k depending on qualifications and experience.

Wage
£24,000 a year

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Training course Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Hours Monday - Friday
37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date
Monday 2 June 2025

Duration
3 years

Positions available
1

Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Duties will include:

Assisting in the preparation of year end accounts for owner managed businesses.

Assisting on the audit of companies, schools and charities.

Where you'll work

Darland House, 44 Winnington Hill,
Northwich
Cheshire
UK
CW8 1AU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Your training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

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What you'll learn
Course contents

• Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations.Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
• Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities basedon an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which theyoperate.
• Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communicationsto suit different situations, individuals or teams.
• Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately.Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law,as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethicalactivities.
• Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and thetime of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high qualitywork within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others todeliver results.
• Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem frommultiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriatefacts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.

Your training plan

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 and business strategy.

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

• Basic Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
• Standard English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)

Other in:
Degree (grade Any)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

Please note, the salary is £24k - £27k depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include: 25 days holidays plus bank holidays. Auto enrolment pension. Parking on site.
About this company
Our mission is to provide outstanding financial advice and support throughout the year to help our clients build and protect their wealth. We do this by offering practical solutions in a welcoming environment and devoting our time to building relationships for the long term.
After this apprenticeship

Excellent prospects for progression to audit and accounts senior and then manager.

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319197.
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Closes in 22 days (Friday 30 May 2025)

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