• Attention to detail and the ability to work as a team player;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work autonomously on tasks and manage your own workload to ensure that all relevant deadlines are met;
• Ability to work cross-functionally and interact at all levels of GPE;
• Strong planning and organisational skills, the ability to work well under pressure and prioritise tasks effectively;
• IT skills - good working knowledge of Microsoft Office; and
• Teamwork – the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, anticipate their requirements, keep them fully updated on matters affecting them and offer and seek help as appropriate.

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3.

This level is ideal for existing staff or new talent in an accounting or finance role. Their work could include assisting in the day to day financial activities such as data entry to month end management accounts and/or year-end financial statements.

You will be studying the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. You will study 5 units:

• Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
• Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).
• Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).
• Business Awareness (BUAW).
• Advanced Synoptic Assessment (ADSY) which forms part of your End Point Assessment.

Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons, Live Online sessions or OnDemand. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of your time towards it.

• Works flexibly and cooperatively as part of a team;
• Approachable and has a positive, solutions focused attitude ;
• Conscientious and delivers on commitments with the preparedness to ‘go-the-extra mile’ in order to meet the needs of the business and our customers;
• High level of energy and a keen interest in learning and developing financial knowledge within the real estate sector; and
• A continuous improvement mind-set – seeks to provide the best possible service to the team and the wider business.

The company will provide full support (including study leave and tuition costs) for the first attempts at the exams and assessments that go towards the AAT Level 3 and Level 4 Qualifications. We anticipate that it will take between 18-24 months to qualify based on first time passes. Upon successful completion of the contract you will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent role at GPE and embark on ACCA or CIMA professional qualifications.