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Apprentice Assistant Accountant

Bracey's Accountants is looking for motivated and ambitious A Level leavers who are ready to kick start a rewarding career in accountancy and finance. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, forward thinking accountancy practice where you'll gain hands on experience while studying towards a fully funded AAT apprenticeship. If you enjoy working with numbers, have great attention to detail, and are particularly interested in the world of audit, you'll learn from experienced professionals, work with a wide range of clients, and build the skills needed for a long-term career in the industry. Bracey's is committed to developing future talent and offers excellent opportunities for progression.

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Assistant Accountant

Apprentice Assistant Accountant

Braceys Accountants

Role Overview

  • Assisting with the preparation of accounts for a variety of businesses and organisations.
  • Supporting the audit team with client audits, including checking financial records and documentation.
  • Processing financial information accurately using accounting software.
  • Assisting with bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
  • Preparing working papers and maintaining accurate client records.
  • Learning to analyse financial data and identify any discrepancies.
  • Communicating professionally with colleagues and clients.
  • Ensuring all work is completed in line with accounting standards and confidentiality requirements.
  • Developing knowledge of accounting, audit and tax through a fully funded AAT apprenticeship.
  • Building strong organisational, problem solving and attention to detail skills while working alongside experienced accountants.

Training to be Provided

This apprenticeship will give you hands on experience across a wide range of accountancy and audit activities within a busy accountancy practice. Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll develop practical skills in preparing accounts, supporting audits, bookkeeping and financial reporting, while studying towards a nationally recognised AAT qualification. You'll gain valuable experience using industry leading accounting software, build confidence working with clients, and develop the knowledge and skills needed for a successful long term career in accountancy and finance, with opportunities to progress within the firm.

Desired Skills

A motivated and enthusiastic attitude with a genuine interest in accountancy, finance and audit.A Levels (or predicted A Level grades) with strong overall academic achievement.Good mathematical skills and confidence working with numbers.Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.Good written and verbal communication skills.Well organised with the ability to manage your time effectively.A willingness to learn and develop new skills.Able to work both independently and as part of a team.A professional, reliable and positive approach to work.Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office applications such as Excel.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 3 A Levels (or equivalent), with strong grades preferred.
  • GCSE Maths at Grade 5 or above is highly desirable.
  • GCSE English Language at Grade 5 or above is highly desirable.
  • A genuine interest in pursuing a career in accountancy, finance and audit.
  • A commitment to successfully complete the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship (AAT).

About Braceys Accountants

Bracey’s accounting firm are business and taxation advisors who help individuals and organisations to meet their compliance obligations and furthermore to look outside of the compliance window and examine and advise from a commercial perspective how individual situations can be best positioned both for now and in the future to create, grow, and maintain wealth.

Future Prospects

This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to build a long term career with Bracey's Accountants. On successful completion of the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to progress into a permanent role and continue studying towards higher level accounting qualifications, such as the AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accounting and beyond. As your experience grows, you could specialise in areas such as audit, accounts, tax or business advisory, with excellent opportunities for career progression within the firm.

Training & Qualification

Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Progress your financial expertise with the Assistant Accountant Level 3 (ST0002). Master complex accounting tasks, VAT returns, and final accounts preparation. This programme fast-tracks you into roles like Assistant Accountant and Finance Officer.

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