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Summary
We wish to recruit a bright individual looking for an apprenticeship in accountancy, with the opportunity to ultimately become a fully qualified accountant. This is a great opportunity to join a growing dynamic firm, providing excellent training and longer term career opportunities.

Wage: £16,000 a year
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Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 5 days, 9am - 5pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date: Sunday 1 June

Duration: 1 year 7 months

Positions available: 2

Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work
You would be based in our Exeter office in Pynes Hill, gaining a wide range of experience in all areas of accountancy, including bookkeeping, personal tax, business tax, accounts preparation and audit. The work will be varied and support the training given and vice versa.

Where you'll work
Courtenay House
Pynes Hill
Exeter
EX2 5AZ

Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation
ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD

Your training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents

• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan
You will undertake the "Assistant Accountant" Apprenticeship (an Advanced Apprenticeship in Accounting), with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Flexible Apprenticeship Programme.

Assessment will be by an "End Point Assessment" and will be graded "Pass" or "Distinction". This will include two elements:

1. A Professional Discussion. This will include a series of questions allowing you to display the knowledge and experience you have obtained over your apprenticeship. You will build a Portfolio of reflections and product evidence that will be used for discussion points in the PD.
2. A Synoptic Exam. This will include elements you have learnt throughout your studies of the individual AAT Units and this will contribute towards your end grade.

You will be prepared for both of these elements by undertaking studies for the AAT (Level 3) Advanced Diploma in Accounting. These will underpin both elements of your "end point assessment". As such, it is anticipated that your apprenticeship duration will be for 15 -18 months although earlier completion is possible, provided the duration exceeds one year and a week. Those with no prior accounting knowledge may need to also complete the Bookkeeping units of AAT Level 2.

You will receive support from both the employer, and the training provider, to complete and achieve your Apprenticeship and will be given time to study during the week on a day release basis. As you are working towards a professional qualification, it is also expected that you will continue your studies outside of normal office hours.

As you learn more in both the office and in your studies your responsibilities, and the variety of tasks you undertake, are expected to increase.

Those with previous relevant qualification and experience may be considered for a Higher Apprenticeship undertaking the Professional Accountant Standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications
GCSE in:

• 6 other subjects (grade 5)
• English (grade 6)
• Maths (grade 6)

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

About this company
Griffin are a firm of Devon accountants based in Exeter and Honiton, focused on providing expert advice and a truly first class service to our clients. We look to bring a fresh approach to accountancy and have embraced the latest technology in the sector, enabling our clients to have greater control and flexibility over their finances. We take the compliance burden away, so our clients can focus on running their businesses and above all else we strive to provide excellent service and adopt a proactive approach to anticipate their needs.

After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of the AAT, there would be the opportunity to progress to the ACA and become a fully qualified chartered accountant.

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD
Victoria
victoria@accountancylearning.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303253.

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Closes on Thursday 1 May 2025
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