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Ref: AAT09 Apprentice Accountant at TC Smith & Goulding

£14.56k per annum

Summary

Small accounting firm, located in Chorley. Part of a larger accounting group. Providing expert business advice, tax planning and support to businesses and individuals. Specialising in healthcare.

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

  • Pay to be discussed with employer.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 18 January 2027

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

3

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • Carry out bookkeeping duties
  • Prepare quarterly VAT returns
  • Prepare annual accounts
  • Carry out admin tasks as necessary

Where you'll work

2
Southport Road
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 1LB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

RUNSHAW COLLEGE

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents

  • Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • GCSE English (grade A*-C/Grade 9-4 equivalent)
  • GCSE Maths (grade A*-C/Grade 9-4 equivalent)

A Level in:

Accounting (grade A-D)

Level 2 Accounting qualification in:

Accounting Qualification (grade P-D)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • In order to progress your application, we will require you to complete additional paperwork and complete a Century assessment
  • The information will be sent via email if you meet the entry requirements set by the employer and linked training provider for the vacancy
  • Please check your junk mail whilst the vacancy is open
Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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