- GMFJ Reference
257446
- Wages
£25,500 p/a
- Hours
40.00 per week
- Date Posted
05/02/2025
- Start Date
03/03/2025
- Approx. Duration
18 months
- Location
London
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Accountancy
- Opportunity Type
Advanced Level 3
- Apprenticeship Standard
Professional accounting or taxation technician (ST0003)
- Employer
Leathams Ltd
Description
- Develop a strong understanding of the Management Accounts process. Be able to understand the implications of your tasks tothe P+L and balance sheet.
- Preparation of commentary that adds value and supplement the Management Accounts, and present to Directors.
- Business partner with department directors in budget and forecasting.
- Maintain accurate reconciliations for P+L and Balance Sheet balances. Provide detail behind all workings.
- Present work in a professional manner and in a way that evokes confidence from other users.
- Offer suggestions for improvements to the Management Accounts Process.
- Create, enhance, and maintain working relationships with other departments.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan Financial on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: 257446)
Company website : https://leathams.com/
- Microsoft Excel (eg VLOOKUPs)
- Detailed reconciliations and presentation skills
- 5 x GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C including Maths and English.
Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3
Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level. You’ll learn complex accounting techniques, and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.
This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. 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’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units you’ve studied at this level.
The area you will cover include:
Advanced Bookkeeping.
Final Accounts Preparation.
Management Accounting: Costing.
Indirect Tax.
Advanced Synoptic Assessment.
The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.
The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.
- Self motivated.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Create, enhance and maintain working relationships
ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification, progression within a Finance team of 20 and team management.
Please note this role is hybrid with 3 days in office and two days at home.
- 25 days holiday plus 9 bank holidays (34 in total)
- 3% pension.
- Bike to work scheme.
- Simply health scheme.
- Bicycle and motorcycle parking available.