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Reference
221224
Wages
£12.02 per hour
Hours
40.00 per week
Date Posted
01/02/2023
Start Date
10/04/2023

Location
London
Status
Now taking applications
Sector
Accountancy
Employment Type
Advanced Level 3
Employer
Great Portland Estates (GPE)

Description

As an apprentice accountant you will provide support across the finance team and act as a vital link to the wider property business. Part of your role will involve assisting in the day-to-day financial activities across various areas including, but not limited to: sales ledger, accounts payable, tax and group reporting. This will provide exposure to the activities of the finance team and the wider world of real estate. The diversity of work and various challenges will help you develop the skills you need to succeed as an accountant in your future career.

The role will provide on-the-job training and studying towards your professional qualification will enable you to gain a full understanding of the technical aspects of accountancy and finance. During your contract you will study towards the AAT qualification. You will be enrolled onto classroom tuition at our nominated training centre to complete the AAT qualification under the joint apprenticeship programme.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting the team to meet deadlines as required;
Develop communication skills and build relationships with the wider organisation;
Utilise accounting software;
Develop and apply technical knowledge gained from studies and on the job experience;
Be dedicated and motivated to studying towards the AAT qualification;
Be proactive and committed to delivering a Customer First experience; and
Assist with response to queries for both external and internal audits.

For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: 221224)

Skills Required

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.

Qualification Required

Minimum A-levels, three C grades (or equivalent);
GCSE'S grade 9/A*-4/C including Maths and English grade 6 or above.

Training

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.

Personal Qualities

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.

Prospects

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.

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