https://www.hwca.com/
Employer Description
Haines Watts South West is part of the Haines Watts Group and as such we are able to offer trainees a national experience in a local environment.
We provide accountancy, tax and business planning services to our clients. A lot of our clients operate within the Agricultural sector, but we also have clients in other sectors.
We pride ourselves on offering a premium service. To achieve this we ensure all our staff are mentored from Day 1 so that they learn the skills suitable for their initial role, and have the opportunity to grow and advance through the business as far as they wish to go.
Previous AAT trainees have progressed through all levels of the qualification, moved on to qualifying as Chartered Accountants and are now working towards becoming a partner in the business. Other trainees have found a level they are comfortable with and stayed at that level – our longest serving member of the team has been with us for 30 years!
A great opportunity to start your career in Accountancy. As an apprentice Accounting Technician you will support the team in providing a range of accountancy services to our clients. You will gain the experience and knowledge to progress through AAT qualifications and then onto Chartered training if appropriate. You will be working alongside team members, senior staff, managers and partners
Working Week & Wages
Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays
National Minimum Wage, reviewed as skills are obtained, at least annually
Vacancy description and training
As an apprentice accountant you will work as part of a team assisting with clients’ accounting needs.
This position involves a number of different aspects including:
- Providing bookkeeping services
- Preparation of VAT returns
Assignments will be undertaken both in the office and, occasionally, at client's premises. Trainees will have support and on the job training from managers and other senior staff.
During your training you will be expected to develop an understanding of the practical issues involved in delivering a high quality service to clients.
Both practical and theoretical training will be undertaken, with an aim to becoming a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
You will undertake the “Assistant Accountant” Apprenticeship (an Advanced Apprenticeship in Accounting), with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Flexible Apprenticeship Programme.
This is a blended learning experience for apprentices which incorporates multiple teaching methods to suit the learning styles of our apprentices. We have on demand learning materials that can be accessed at any time alongside face-to-face contact with a personal tutor either via Microsoft teams, or at one of our college sites once a week.
The other four days a week will be spent in the office where you will undertake further practical and theoretical training.
Desired Skills & Personal Qualities
You will need to have strong numeracy, literacy skills and IT skills.
However, no prior knowledge of accountancy is required.
A general interest in business will be expected, as will be a willingness to learn.
You will need to have an analytical and methodical approach to your work and be able to apply both common sense and technical skills to different assignments.
Qualifications Required
- Minimum of 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 (C) or higher
- 2 A levels at Grade C or equivalent.
Future prospects description
It is expected that you will stay with the company following successful completion of your apprenticeship to undertake further qualifications and increase your responsibility in the office.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: £6.40 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person