Level 7 CIPFA Accountancy Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in London seeks Level 7 accountancy apprentices to join their team. This role involves assisting in financial statement preparation and cash flow analysis for public sector clients. Ideal candidates should have strong communication and IT skills. The apprenticeship lasts 3 years and offers a competitive salary of £27,100. Opportunities for a permanent position may follow the apprenticeship.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Generous Leave Allowance

Pension Contributions

Private Medical Insurance

Critical Illness Cover

Death-in-Service Cover

Season ticket loans

Cycle to Work Scheme

Childcare Voucher Scheme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Qualifications

• GCSEs should have an average grade of 6.5, including 7 in maths.
• A Levels should be in subjects graded A* to B.
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience can be shared.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in producing financial statements according to standards.
• Analyze clients' balance sheets and project cash flows.
• Perform financial statement analysis for various entities.
• Valuate investments for clients' accounts.
• Summarize publications into non-technical advice notes.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Number skills

Team working

Inter-personal skills

Education

GCSEs: at least 8 subjects including English and Maths

A Levels: three subjects (grade A* to B)

Job description

Overview

Arlingclose is a successful City of London firm providing treasury and accounting advice to institutional investors across the United Kingdom. We are looking to appoint Level 7 accountancy apprentices to join our growing consultancy team to deliver quality financial and accounting advice to our public sector clients.

Role details

Wage: £27,100 a year

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm (these times may vary by half an hour). 37 hours 30 minutes a week; 20% of your time will be dedicated to your learning.

Start date: Monday 3 November 2025

Duration: 3 years

Positions available: 1

What you’ll do at work

• Assisting clients to produce financial statements in accordance with accounting standards and applicable legislation.
• Analysing clients' balance sheets and projecting cash flows in line with medium term financial plans.
• Performing financial statement analysis on local authorities, housing associations, banks and other companies.
• Valuing investments and debt for inclusion in clients' accounts.
• Analysing the performance of client investment portfolios and investment funds.
• Summarising publications into advice notes for a non-technical audience.
• Meeting clients and investment managers to understand their strategies.
• Organising and attending client events.

Location

The Clement Rooms, 217 Strand, London, WC2R 1AT

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from work for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider: CIPFA BUSINESS LIMITED

Training course: Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

What you’ll learn

• 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 communities based on understanding different organisations and environments.
• Communicate clearly and appropriately. Adapt communication to suit different situations, individuals or teams.
• Identify ethical dilemmas and understand the implications; understand legal responsibilities and procedures for reporting concerns about potentially unethical activities.
• Take ownership of allocated projects and manage time effectively. Demonstrate project management to deliver high quality work within timelines.
• Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess problems from multiple angles and gather facts and evidence to make decisions.

Training schedule

• Level 7 Accountancy Professional Apprenticeship with CIPFA leading to qualified accountant status within three to four years.
• Focus on the public sector, including green finance, environmental reporting, data analytics and ethical principles, alongside traditional accounting and financial reporting areas.
• Newly qualified CIPFA members can take an additional module and submit a statement of intent to qualify for ICAEW designation.
• You will attend the CIPFA Education and Training Centre in person.
• There are opportunities for further training relevant to the specific role.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSEs: at least 8 subjects including English and Maths (grade 6.5 average, inc. 7 in maths)

A Levels: three subjects (grade A* to B)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Number skills
• Team working
• Inter-personal skills

Other requirements

There will be opportunities for UK-wide travel.

About this employer

We are an employee-owned company providing treasury and accounting advice to institutional investors across the United Kingdom, primarily within the public sector. With around 20 staff, including three current apprentices. We are a close-knit team working to provide the very best advice to our clients. We are an environmentally and socially responsible employer, dedicated to nurturing talent from all backgrounds.

Website: arlingclose.com

Company benefits

Discretionary Bonus; Generous Leave Allowance; Pension Contributions; Private Medical Insurance; Critical Illness Cover; Death-in-Service Cover; Season ticket loans; Cycle to Work Scheme; Childcare Voucher Scheme; Electric Vehicle Scheme

After this apprenticeship

• Following the end of the apprenticeship we may be able to offer a permanent position within the company.

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