Accountancy Apprentice

**What’s the JOB?**

**Accountancy Apprentice**

**WHO is it with?**

**Arth Accountancy Ltd**

**WHERE?**

70 London Road, Twickenham, TW3 2JB

**WHAT does it pay?**

**£7.75 per hour (37.5 hours)**

**WHAT are the HOURS?**

**Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm.**

**WHAT Qualification will I GAIN? Level 2 AAT**

**How LONG will it TAKE me? 15 months**
- **WHAT will I LEARN about?**_
- Introduction to bookkeeping
- Ethical standards
- General Business
- Communication
- Bookkeeping controls
- Personal effectiveness
- Accounting systems and processes
- Synoptic assessment
- Principles of costing
- Behaviours

**HOW does the Apprenticeship work?**
- You receive **1-2-1** Coaching (via teams) with a **Dedicated Skills Coach **who will support you with your working skills and behaviours such as communication and problem solving.
- They support you with active learning and reviews monthly and support with off the job training.
- You have 6 hours a week set aside to spend on apprenticeship work, including:

- (assignments, independent study, training & development activities)
- These hours are agreed with your manager, either split across the week, or on a set day.
- The **Level 2 AAT **also includes a **Mandatory Qualification ‘Certificate in Accounting.’** This is delivered and studied on a modular basis; this means that you will study one module of the curriculum at a time, so the qualification is broken down.
- Once you complete each module (this typically takes 1-2 months, but you can determine your own pace) you sit an exam (online) to ensure you have understood.
- _**Exams include**_: Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls, Principles of Costing, and The Business Environment.
- You manage your own study time, and how you study each module. We provide you with a wide range of tools and resources to support your learning. These include:

- 1-2-1 Sessions with a **Dedicated AAT Tutor **who will go through the curriculum with you (CT Skills)
- **Group Webinars** (CT Skills)
- Interactive online **Enhanced Classrooms** with BPP which you use for your independent learning (Self-study system)
- **So**_**, WHO are Arth Accountancy?**

Arth Accountancy are a niche accountancy and business consultancy service provider. Offering a range of accountancy and cost reduction services, they also act as trouble-shooters for all their clients; and so are always exposed to new challenges which is very exciting.

**WHAT’S in it for ME?**

You’ll be joining a small team in a dynamic company who is no stranger to supporting apprentices through their journey and beyond. In fact most go on to have a hugely successful career in accountancy - so, you are in very safe hands

You’ll enjoy working in quite a relaxed environment and with a team that likes to play hard You’ll be encouraged to acquire new skills and supported to complete additional training courses.
- **Plus, **_you’ll get:

- Health insurance (after 6 months of employment/apprenticeship)
- Gym membership
- Contributory pension scheme

**DAY to DAY, you will.**
- Reconcile Bank.
- Carry out credit control (post extensive training).
- Bookkeeping for CGL and clients.
- Assist CEO with ad-hoc tasks.
- Assist in resolving customers’ queries with regards to invoice/payment related matters.

**WHAT Skills do I NEED?**
- Apprenticeships are very _**demanding; **_you’re working towards a qualification whilst working full time You’ll need to be _**committed**_ _and _**motivated**_ _as there is lots of _**self-guided**_ _work involved. PLUS, you need GOOD.._
- Communication
- Analytical
- Customer care
- Patience
- Administrative
- Numeracy
- **ANYTHING ELSE?**_
- GCSE or equivalent English and Maths grade 5/B or above
- UK Residency (MUST have lived in the UK for 3 years+)
- Some office/admin experience (_**Desired**_)

**What AFTER the Apprenticeship?**

**INTERESTED? Before you apply, ASK yourself?**
- Are you happy with the role, company, and qualification?
- Can you commit to the timeframe?
- Do you meet the eligibility criteria? (GCSE Maths & English 4 or above & UK Residency)
- Can you start immediately, or do you have other commitments such as education or work?

**What NEXT?**
- If successful, you’ll receive a **phone call **from our Recruitment Team
- NEXT, you’ll be asked to write a _**supporting statement**_ (this will be added to your CV)
- You’ll complete an _**English and Maths assessment**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: From £7.75 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Gym membership

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- What is it that appeals to you about this role and company?

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person