Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This position is ideal for recent graduates who are eager to embark on a career in accounting and finance. The successful candidate will gain exposure to all aspects of general practice accounting.
Wage
£25,000 a year
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Training course Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm 1 hour lunch break at 1pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 14 July 2025
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
* Bookkeeping (sales/purchase ledgers, bank rec, creditor/debtor reporting, prepayments/accruals/journals, cashflows, monitoring client emails)
* Liaising with clients to resolve queries and obtain information
* Producing management accounts and reports (monthly and quarterly)
* VAT returns
Additional training in time to support :
* Year end accounts preparation and submission to Companies House and HMRC
* Self-assessment tax returns
Where you'll work
Arise Innovation Hub Anglia Ruskin University
Alan Cherry Drive
Chelmsford
CM1 1QT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED
Your training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Equal to master's degree
Course contents
* Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations.Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
* Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities basedon an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which theyoperate.
* Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communicationsto suit different situations, individuals or teams.
* Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately.Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law,as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethicalactivities.
* Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and thetime of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high qualitywork within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others todeliver results.
* Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem frommultiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriatefacts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.
Your training plan
Weekday classroom courses (block release) at First Intuition Chelmsford for level 7 accountancy or taxation professional, studying towards a level 7 professional accounting qualification (ICAEW).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Degree in:
* Accounting/Finance or related field (grade Pass)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working
* Initiative
About this company
Thickbroom Coventry Limited is an established practice of Chartered accountants located over 4 offices. The firm has been established since the 1950's and has always prided itself on going above and beyond for its clients.
https://thickbroom.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Additional responsibility upon completion of the level 7 apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED
Sophie Harris
sophieharris@fi.co.uk
01245209900
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316937.
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