Employer description

Gascoynes Accountants provide expert accountancy advice to businesses across Norfolk and Suffolk; with offices in Bury St Edmunds, Wymondham, Ipswich and Stowmarket. We provide day to day advice on clients Tax Returns or accounts package and are trusted advisers who help moving our clients businesses forward. Our simple, down-to-earth approach to accountancy puts us in the best position to help our clients

Main description

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, preparation of year end accounts and more.

Further information

Gascoynes is looking for a school/college leaver to start an apprenticeship in August 2025. 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 it is more suitable for the successful candidate.

What you’ll do at work
Our accounts team provides clients with modern accounting and tax services, utilising the latest cloud technology. The team plays a critical role in the completion of client’s 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 to be provided

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation
FIRST INTUITION CHELMSFORD LIMITED

Your training course
Assistant accountant (level 3) Equal to A level

Your training plan
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

Entry Requirements

Essential qualifications
GCSE in: 5 GCSEs or equivalent including English and Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent)

Desirable qualifications
A Level or equivalent in: Any subject (grade Passed)
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 required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Strong maths and English skill
• Adaptable, keen and flexible
• Punctual
• Organised
• Ability to prioritise
• IT skills (Word and Excel)

Future Prospects

Possible progression to study AAT Level 4 and/or Level 7 ACCA/ICAEW after successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship