- GMFJ Reference
256675
- Wages
£16,000 p/a
- Hours
37.50 per week
- Date Posted
09/01/2025
- Start Date
18/03/2025
- Approx. Duration
18 months
- Location
Leeds
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Accountancy
- Opportunity Type
Advanced Level 3
- Apprenticeship Standard
Assistant accountant (ST0002)
- Employer
SMH Howard Matthews Ltd
Description
Duties include:
- Work with a broad range of clients gaining valuable experience.
- Working closely with other staff to gain cross discipline skills and to play a role in the continued development and success of the firm.
- Assist in preparation of bank reconciliations, VAT Returns and bookkeeping.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan Financial on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: 256675)
Company website : https://smh.group/howard-matthews/
- Good communication.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational.
- Time-management skills.
- A Levels.
- GCSE's grades 9/A* - 6/B in Maths and English.
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT
This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.
Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.
You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.
To pass this level you will need to study the following four units:
Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).
Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).
Business Awareness (BUAW).
You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and discussion with supporting portfolio.
Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate time to off the job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.
- Willingness to learn.
- Proactive.
- Enthusiastic.
Potential for career progression within our rapidly expending firm and further training opportunities - CTA/ ACCA/ ACA when completed AAT.
Benefits include:
- Statutory bank holidays.
- Auto-enrolment pension scheme offered.
- Free parking.
Working hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm