AAT Apprenticeship – Audit, Accounts and Tax (September 2024) Higher Level 4/5 (Higher National Diploma/Certificate)

Joining Moore Kingston Smith on our AAT Level 4 apprenticeship training programme gets your career off to a great start as you study for the AAT qualification while gaining valuable experience on the job, working in audit, accountancy and taxation for a variety of businesses across a wide range of sectors.

Right from the start of your training contract you will be working with clients, getting to know their business and understanding their challenges. You will be encouraged to take responsibility early on in your training contract and you will be exposed to all aspects of a job. Your experience will be varied; sometimes you will be working on projects lasting a few days, other times a few weeks. You will predominantly sit within our audit and accounts team, but will also gain experience in the tax teams. 

The majority of our trainees will have a generalist experience but we have opportunities for those who have an interest in more specialist audit experience.  Opportunities exist within our Non Profit team, or within our Corporate Client Services team who focus on our large and complex audit clients.

In addition to studying at college, you will be learning on the job through a range of key responsibilities including:

• Preparing a basic set of unincorporated or company accounts with reference to the relevant Financial Reporting Standards/Statement of Recommended Practice and legal requirements
• Drafting basic corporation tax computations
• Assisting with managing client expectations and deadlines
• Supporting drafting of recommendations to management following audit fieldwork completion
• Attending client meetings with the wider team
• Building an understanding of audit testing and approach when assisting the audit team
• Supporting with drafting of close out audit meeting agenda and points for discussion
• Accurately and efficiently process client accounting information using relevant software
• Using initiative to come up with innovative ideas to improve systems currently in practice with regards to client or staff matters and a platform to be heard in regular team meetings.
• Sustains awareness of all relevant ISA requirements and MKS internal policies in producing audit files
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of double entry/bookkeeping
• Working with other trainees to deliver assignments and assisting them with their personal development
• To attend client gatherings or client seminars on an ad hoc basis and to pursue specific areas of interest

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• You will complete a Level 4 AAT Apprenticeship, with Level 3 bolt-ons
• You will attend training in London through block release

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• As you come to the end of your apprenticeship you will be considered for progression to the Level 7 Apprenticeship programme
• If successful, after two years on the ACA programme, you will be a fully qualified chartered accountant. There is so much opportunity to progress at Moore Kingston Smith. Many of our partners started their career here as AAT trainees and through hard work, commitment and drive have succeeded and are now part of driving our business forward

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Commercial awareness

Qualifications

A Level or equivalent Any discipline, Grade 96 UCAS points overall Essential

Employer Name

MOORE KINGSTON SMITH GROUP SERVICES LIMITED

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)

How to apply?

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.