Trainee Adviser – Cloud Accounting (AAT Apprenticeship Programme)

Job Description

Job title: Trainee Adviser – Cloud Accounting (AAT Apprenticeship Programme)

Company: PM+M

Job description: New Century House, Greenbank Technology Park, Challenge Way, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 5QB United Kingdom

Blackburn or Bury Permanent

Job description

The role in brief

Voted No.2 in the Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers Rankings of 2023, you will be joining our AAT college leaver programme which will give you the skills and support you need to unlock a future full of new opportunities and experiences within the world of Cloud Accounting.

You will enjoy a combination of on-the-job learning and structured training, not to mention an interesting client list to work with. You will be given full study support towards the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) and then have the option to go on to a further professional qualification.

Who we are looking for

This is an ideal opportunity for enthusiastic individuals, educated to at least A Level standard, who want to gain a professional qualification within the Cloud Accounting profession and progress their career within an apprenticeship framework.

Your development

PM+M believes that its most valuable resource is its team members. The continued success of the organisation depends upon having highly motivated people with proper skills in the right job at the right time. We recognise the need to offer all team members a clear path of progression within the business.

Therefore as part of this programme, we will provide a study package towards the AAT Qualification Level 3 and Level 4, including study leave, and will mentor you through your qualification journey. Once the qualification has been achieved we would look at further training opportunities to help develop your career.

We also provide a complementary range of internal training opportunities to ensure that you maximise your potential in areas such as becoming a trusted adviser, how to network, presentation skills etc with opportunities for progression around the firm.

We have quarterly performance review conversations to ensure your development is on track.

We also encourage you to get involved in wider firm initiatives and have your say on how we can progress on our journey towards being the best North West firm of finance professionals.

About PM+M

We are a vibrant, dynamic and award-winning firm of Chartered Accountants and business advisers, with offices in Blackburn and Bury and a hub in Burnley, covering East Lancashire, Greater Manchester and beyond. Our vision is to be the best North West firm of finance professionals and we want great people to join our team and help us do that.

We are proud of our inclusivity and diversity, encouraging people to be the best they can be and to be involved, no matter their level of experience or role.

We are a member of Praxity, the 7th largest global accountancy association and the largest association of independent firms. Being part of Praxity allows us to have strong international connections and a great source of secondment opportunities.

Joining the PM+M team will help take your career to the next level. You will be joining a values led organisation with a unique culture where you will be encouraged to take ownership of your own development and achieve your career goals.

We understand that we thrive when we help our clients succeed and that is our core purpose. We also understand that, to do that, our people need to succeed and be happy and fulfilled.

Everyone is different and has different hopes and dreams and different personal circumstances at different stages of their lives. Our task is to listen to you, understand what you want to achieve next and then work with you to help you get there. Our working practices are really flexible, based on high degrees of trust and empowerment and can flex to suit your circumstances and needs.

Important Dates

Applications for this apprenticeship will be open from 15 November 2023, closing on 26 January 2024.

Assessment Centre days will take place week commencing 12 February 2024, with one held at our Blackburn office and one held at our Bury office.

The start date for this apprenticeship is Monday 2 September 2024.

Responsibilities

What the role involves

• Processing and using cloud accounting software for weekly/monthly/quarterly bookkeeping and VAT preparation.

• Preparing Management Information and Year end accounts.

• Researching and integrating applications with cloud accounting software.

• Helping to improve cloud accounting efficiencies.

• Assisting with Cloud team duties, such as conversion work and providing ad hoc help to clients.

• This role can based in Blackburn or Bury.

Competencies

Your attributes

As well as some relevant experience in accountancy, we’d like you to be:

• Keen to play an active role in a dynamic team and willing to contribute to the success of the team and the firm as a whole.

• Passionate about providing great client service.

• Great at communicating with people at all levels – face to face and in writing.

• Positive and good at using your initiative.

• Good at working under pressure.

• Be educated to A Level standard with a minimum of GCSE Grade 5 or above in English and Maths. A relevant A level in Accountancy, Business Studies or Economics would be beneficial but is not a necessary requirement.

• Be familiar with the use of recognised software applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Motivated and well organised.

Location Blackburn or Bury

Benefits 23.5 days’ holiday per annum + bank holidays, office closedown over Winter Break, flexible Easter Break, to account for other religious festivals, on site free parking, employer pension contribution of 8%, death in service life cover of 4 x salary, income protection scheme, weekly flexi time, agreed overtime, family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay, flexible benefits (salary sacrifice) scheme including a range of benefits such as private medical insurance, extra holidays, electric car scheme etc, hybrid working, full technical and soft skills training and support, recruitment incentive scheme, annual firm wide success bonus, cycle to work scheme, employee well-being portal, access to the WeCare app that offers health, well-being, financial and legal support, dress for your day policy and dress down Fridays, paid sick leave, extensive learning & development opportunities and study support

Expected salary:

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester – Blackburn, Lancashire

Job date: Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:56:11 GMT

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