Trainee Accountant/Accountancy Apprentice
Are you looking to start a career in Accountancy and being part of a forward thinking team?
C&GB Associates are looking to recruit an aspiring accountant of the future to learn and develop the required skills and knowledge, whilst studying towards a nationally recognised AAT qualification.
If you are a school or college leaver, or looking to change direction into another profession, then this role could be for you!
We are a proactive accountancy firm in Thirsk and are looking for an apprentice to join our team, develop their knowledge of the accounting industry and to gain practical experience at the start of their career. We have in the region of 250 clients from a variety of business sectors.
We recruit our apprentices with the view that they will continue their studies and training beyond AAT to achieve an ACA or ACCA qualification.
Support & guidance is provided throughout the qualification (which is fully funded).
| Job title: | Trainee Accountant/Accountancy Apprentice |
| Status: | Full-time with study leave entitlement |
| Salary: | From £175 per week (plus fully funded training) – to be reviewed after 3 months |
| Start: | September 2019 (earlier if desired by candidate) |
| Location: | C&GB Associates, 8-10 Millgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1AA |
| Hours: | 9am – 5pm (Monday – Friday) with 1 hour for lunch |
| Holidays: | 28 days including bank holidays |
| Reports to: | Guy Baragwanath (Partner) |
| Apprenticeship qualification to achieve: | AAT Level 3 or AAT Level 4 (depending on applicant) – study time provided by First Tuition in Leeds |
| Time period of apprenticeship: | 18 months + (depending on qualification) |
Overall purpose & responsibilities of the job
- Using online accountancy software to prepare bookkeeping information for management accounts, annual accounts and VAT returns
- Prepare accounts from client and bookkeeping records
- Completing basic tax work
- Supporting the team in other accountancy areas when required, including some administrative tasks
Qualifications required
- A-levels – minimum 2 B’s and 1 C (already held or predicted grades) or equivalent
- GCSEs – minimum Maths & English Grade 7 (or equivalent)
Essential skills
- Good IT skills including using Microsoft Office
- A good attention to detail
- Confidence in talking with other people
- Good time-keeping, attendance and ability to work to deadlines
Application process
Please send your CV to mail@cgb-asociates.com by 30 April 2019 and we will contact you.