Apprentice Accountant
GASCOYNES LTD · Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6JY
Assistant accountant (level 3)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an apprentice to join the accounts team at Gascoynes. The successful candidate will be trained on different accounting software whilst working towards their AAT qualification.
The role includes working with the team to grow the accounts aspect of the business.
The work
Our accounts team provides clients with modern accounting and tax services, utlising the latest cloud technology.
The team plays a critical role in completion of clients compliance work such as accounts preparation, tax calculations and management reporting.
You will be carrying out the following duties:
- Preparation of year end accounts and associated tax calculations
- Working alongside client managers to assist with their ledgers
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts (bank, purchase ledger, sales ledger, PAYE, wages, VAT etc.)
- Prepare reports, letters and other documents
- Working towards a multitude of deadlines on behalf of yourself and the wider team
- Working with the team to grow the accounts aspect of the business
Training
Place of Work:
Gascoyne House, Moseley Farm Business Centre, Fornham All Saints, Bury St Edmunds. IP28 6JY.
Training Provider:
First Intuition - based in multiple locations and will be placed at best suited centre.
- Full support with study costs whilst completing the Level 3 AAT accounts assistant (depending on current qualifications) apprenticeship that is offered
- Following the initial completion of the apprenticeship, you will receive continued support to complete the AAT qualification
- The successful candidate will be required to attend weekday courses, once a week, at their nearest First Intuition centre to study towards their AAT Level 3 qualification as well as mentoring towards the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship knowledge, skills and behaviours
Training provider: FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED
What you come out with
At Gascoynes we pride ourselves on our progression pathways and development route. We create individual development plans for our staff that help them achieve their goals.
Possible progression to study AAT Level 4 and/or Level 7 ACCA/ICAEW after successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Adaptable, keen and flexible
- Punctual
- Ability to prioritise
- IT Skills (Word and Excel)
Qualifications
- Desired · A Level Any subject Pass
Things to consider
Gascoynes is looking for a school/college leaver to start an apprenticeship in August 2027. Gascoynes will be making conditional offers to candidates based on their predicted grades.
Working week is 37.5 hours with overtime expected in busier periods.
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
Applicant will need to travel to their nearest First Intuition centre for AAT courses. The position is for a Level 3 apprenticeship however, a level 2 apprenticeship will be considered if its more suitable for the successful candidate.
The employer
Gascoynes Accountants provide expert accountancy advice to businesses across Norfolk and Suffolk; with offices in Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Wymondham, Stowmarket and Diss. We provde day to day advice on clients tax affairs and are trusted advisers who help moving our clients businesses forward. Our simple, down-t-earth approach to accountancy puts us in the best position to help our clients.
Workplace
- Gascoyne House, Moseleys Farm Business Centre, Fornham All Saints, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28 6JY