Audit and Accounts Trainee - Peterborough

THE ROLE

Are you looking to take your first step into the world of accountancy? An Audit and Accounts Apprenticeship Trainee role at Moore is an excellent starting point. You’ll combine studying for an internationally recognised accounting qualification, an Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Apprenticeship, with real world experience, working within our Audit and Accounts department to deliver a range of services to our clients, including bookkeeping, producing year-end accounts, assisting with audits at the client’s premises and learning all about how AI and cloud software can help support clients.

SUPPORTING YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

An AAT apprenticeship is typically a three-year programme, combining study with practical, on-the-job training and we’ll give you all the support you need to realise your full potential.

You will be part of a great team working with, and being trained by colleagues of all levels, right up to senior management. Our supportive environment and commitment to providing first-class training and development means everyone is always happy to answer any questions you may have.

THE FIRST YEAR

• You’ll start by learning the basics through an online bookkeeping course including the difference between credits and debits, sales and purchase, when VAT applies and lots more.

• You will be assigned a Buddy who will be on hand to answer any questions and provide on-the-job training to support your academic learning.

• You’ll have a personal development plan in place from Day One, providing step by step guidance on what’s needed to progress to the next level in your career journey.

• You’ll learn how to use a variety of different accounting software systems including Sage, QuickBooks and Xero.

• You’ll learn how to prepare draft working papers to support the preparation of accounts for sole traders, partnerships and small limited companies.

• You’ll often work on-site at clients’ to assist with audit fieldwork supporting the rest of the audit team to ensure deadlines are met.

• You will build relationships with clients through communicating with them regularly by requesting information along with answering queries.

YEARS TWO AND THREE

• By the start of your second year, you’ll get more involved in the audits, taking a lead in some of the fieldwork.

• You will work closely with other departments within the Firm on tax, payroll and bookkeeping matters.

• You will have the opportunity to sit in client meetings so you can understand how your work is vital to their business.

• You will become a Buddy to a new trainee to further your development.

STUDYING

• You will be enrolled on to a training course with the Association of Accounting Technicians. This accountancy qualification normally takes around three years to complete, and at the end of the course you will be a qualified Management Accountant.

• The majority of our team then go onto a Level 7 qualification to become a fully qualified chartered accountant.

• We provide generous study support including fully paid study leave as well as the course materials and exam entry fees.

• You will need to study at home as well as completing coursework towards the qualification.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• You will need at least 5 GCSEs grade 4-9 with a 6 or above in English Language and Maths (or equivalent) and at least 3 A levels with grades A-C or above.

• There’s no upper age limit: you must simply be over 16, not in full-time education and have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for at least three years. We are unable to offer any type of sponsorship visa so you must be able to live and work in the UK

• As you will be working with a variety of clients you will need to be aware of their deadlines and make sure they are met. The work requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You will need to be adaptable and flexible in your approach with the clients.

• Previous experience of providing excellent customer service and the ability to demonstrate great communication skills is a definite plus.

SALARY / BENEFITS

At Moore, we do more than balance the books. Making sure everyone has the right work/life balance is really important to us.  

In return for your hard work we can offer you:

• A dynamic and varied workload with excellent prospects for progression

• Starting salary of £21,200 depending on experience. You will also get a pay increase with each exam pass

• Extensive internal and on-the-job training

• Paid overtime or time off in lieu – we do try to keep overtime to a minimum as we want you to have time for your home life as well as studying

• Group Personal Pension Scheme

• 23 days annual leave in addition to statutory bank holidays

• Life assurance cover of four times salary

• Eligibility for the firm’s annual bonus scheme – which means if we work hard as a team, we all get a share of the profits

• Flexible working – all of our team can put in requests to work from home some of the time. We will discuss this with you at induction.

• Client referral bonus – if you refer a client to us, you’ll get a percentage of the first year’s fees

• Employee referral bonus – if you put forward one of your friends or family for a role at Moore, you receive a sizeable bonus if they get the job

• Ongoing Learning and Development through one-to-one mentoring and the Moore Global platform to develop soft skills as well as technical knowledge

• Social events including Christmas and Summer parties, inter office sports events and more

• Charity fundraising to help support the local community

THE ORGANISATION

Moore is a fast-growing, top 10 accounting and advisory network, with offices throughout the UK and members across the globe.  In the East Midlands firm, we have offices in Corby, Northampton and Peterborough.

We offer a complete solution for businesses and individuals. As well as the usual services of accounts, tax advice and audits we also offer a complete payroll service, strategic business planning, corporate finance, inheritance tax planning and much more.

To find out more about what it’s like working at Moore East Midlands click here

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Moore East Midlands is committed to promoting equality and diversity. We work hard to make sure that everyone is treated fairly and that everyone’s contribution is valued. We actively encourage everyone to reach and fulfil their own potential regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or background.

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