Apprentice Accountant

Introduction

Are you passionate about numbers and dream of the chance to study to become a fully qualified Accountant whilst working in practice? If yes, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

A rare opportunity has arisen to join the Shenward Apprenticeship Programme with full study support provided.

About the Employer

From starting as a small family Accountancy firm in Bradford over 30 years ago, we’ve grown to become a global practice with two northern offices, a team of over 25 professional services specialists and a client base spanning the world.

We’re proud to have supported a wide range of businesses across the UK, USA, Middle East and more during this time, solving some of their biggest issues and being a catalyst to their growth.

Because we know that today’s business leaders need more than just an Accountancy firm to really thrive, we’ve spent years developing an integrated team of specialists who can support you with the most crucial of professional services.

In our view, what really makes a good Accounting and Business Advisory firm is not only the way it supports it clients, but the drive and passion of the people within it and that’s why we attribute our growth and success to our team.

What You'll Do

What you’d be involved in

• General office duties including answering the telephone, filing, franking etc.
• Being a support arm to Senior Accountants, working on project task as required
• Preparation of VAT returns (on-the-job training will be provided)
• Maintaining IRIS database – managing the data accurately and efficiently
• Writing to clients; including datamining and preparing mail merge documents.
• Full exposure to the different elements of accounting and business advisory based on skills identified over your time with the firm
• Job shaping – completing role specific tasks as you progress through the firm

Training Outcome

Qualified Accountant through the Shenward career pathway.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Course Information

Course: Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Level: 7

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Degree

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Thursday 9am to 5.30pm Friday 9am to 5pm However, we have a flexible start and finish time policy allowing for starting anywhere between 8.30am and 9.30am and finishing between 5pm and 6pm, or 4.30pm on a Friday.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: FIRST INTUITION LIMITED