AAT Accountant Apprentice Firth Parish

Duties include:

• Tax return preparation.


• Payroll administration.


• Bookkeeping.


• Accounts preparation.


The training you will be getting


• Advanced Diploma - AAT (Assistant accountant) 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.

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, GCSE or equivalent Basic Maths (Grade 9/A
• - 4/C) Essential

GCSE or equivalent Standard English (Grade 9/A
• - 4/C) Essential
  
  Not many businesses have over one hundred years of history, so we are understandably proud of our heritage, but we are just as excited about where we are now and our plans for the next generation of partners and staff. One of the reasons that Firth Parish has outlasted so many other firms is that we are always planning for the future and building long term relationships with our clients. Our plan is to keep growing our team with a mixture of new and experienced colleagues.
  
  Benefits include: 25 days (rises by a day per year up to 30). Pension scheme. Healthcare plan. Birthday off (1 day). Xmas off (3 days). Early finish Fridays., You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:


• training


• qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field


• industry or sector experience