Apprentice Accountant
Clay Ratnage & Co · Wickford, SS11 7HQ
Assistant accountant (level 3)
We are looking for an energetic and driven apprentice to join the team at our Wickford office. With a mixture of classroom teaching in Chelmsford and in-house training at our Wickford office, we will provide you with a rounded training programme with exposure to many different areas of accounting, including: Bookkeeping, Audit, and Taxation.
The work
- Preparing, recording and processing data
- Accounting work on Excel
- Use desktop and cloud-based accounting software
- Audit system testing in the office and off-site
- Communicating with clients
- General administrative duties in the office
Training
You will join as an apprentice and study for the Level 3 AAT qualification. You will start on the level 3 apprenticeship scheme, depending on your qualifications, before moving to the next level.
Training provider: FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED
What you come out with
On successful completion of your AAT qualification, we will encourage you to move to a level 7 apprenticeship working towards either an ACCA or ICAEW qualification. Our friendly and supportive staff and training network will provide you with the help you need to progress through the exam process.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Able to meet deadlines
- Work well under pressure
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE 3 other subjects 5 / C or above
- Essential · GCSE Maths and English 5 / C or above
The employer
Clay Ratnage & Co. was established in East London in 1927. Our business has 5 partners and approximately 45 staff operating from three offices in Romford, Wickford and Grays. Our accountancy practice has been built around providing support to businesses in Essex, London and the surrounding areas and, whilst this continues to comprise the largest part of our client base, we now have a wide variety of clients across the UK and beyond. The philosophy of our business has been to maintain a "general practice" approach meaning all staff have extensive experience of accounts, tax and audit and are, therefore, able to provide tailored assistance with day-to-day queries that arise. We also have a specialist Tax department to deal with more complicated tax matters and a specialist Wills and Probate department. We aim to provide a timely and cost effective service and look to build long-term relationships with our clients by delivering our services in a friendly and helpful manner. Due to the longevity of the firm, we have experience in virtually all business sectors but pride ourselves in our specialist knowledge of the building, property, manufacturing and retail sectors, in addition to our long-standing involvement with charities.
Workplace
- Construction House, Runwell Road, Wickford, SS11 7HQ