Apprentice Trainee
Accountant (AAT Level 3)
Job Description
Location: Coventry
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Permanent, Monday – Friday
At HB&O, we’re looking for dynamic and enthusiastic school leavers who are keen to break the mould when it comes to the perceived stereotype of who an accountant typically is.
We’re a team of passionate experts, specialising in supporting businesses and individuals through every stage of their professional and personal life. Our clients come from all different walks of life, operate in all kinds of different sectors and bring different experiences, passions and motivators to their work, but they all have a common goal, which is to be successful in their own right.Â
We believe that our team should echo this too.
What skills and experience do you need?
Essentially, none! We offer comprehensive and rewarding study pathways, designed to suit all levels of experience and qualifications.
What will you be doing?
At HB&O, our trainee recruits embark on a study programme which is designed to offer experience in all aspects of Practice.Â
You will spend time learning how to prepare statutory reports with the accounts team, gain some experience of management accounts and VAT returns, and learn how we provide assurance to our clients as part of the audit process.
How will you learn and be assessed?
Aside from regularly attending your elected business school, to study for and complete your professional exams, you will be assigned a manager, who will lead your training and development over the course of your study programme. Your training manager will schedule regular one to ones; providing feedback and setting objectives to develop your technical and personal skills.
How long will it take?
The initial study programme (AAT Level 3) lasts for around 1 year, after which you will embark on another qualification (AAT Level 4/ ACCA/ ICAEW). You may therefore study for a total of 2-5 years, and this can be extended further depending on various factors, including how fast you wish to sit your exams. We are flexible and encourage individuals to do what is right for them.
What will the future hold?
We appreciate that everyone is individual – no two people enjoy all the same aspects of work, have the same strengths or even learn in the same way. At HB&O, we reflect this by offering a fluid progression plan that is far removed from the rigid corporate structure often seen in the accounting world. We encourage our employees to experience everything, find their passion and carve out a role for themselves based on what they enjoy.
Job Benefits:
- Flexi-hours – we have core hours from 9:30am to 4:30pm (to 2pm on a Friday), then work the rest around your schedule
- Quarterly appraisals
- Quarterly bonus schemes
- Internal promotion opportunities
- Free car parking
- Employee discount platform
- Regular social events
- Wellbeing strategy and dedicated wellbeing team
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Funded CPD courses
Sounds like something you’d be interested in? Please click on the link to submit a copy of your CV: Apply now.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Please note that we are unable to accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies.Â
Career Benefits
Flexi-hours
We have core hours from 9.30 to 4.30, then work the rest around your schedule.
Internal Promotion Opportunities
Once qualified, we have a graded management system so there is always somewhere to move up internally.Â
Free Car Parking
No one wants to try and find a parking space before your first morning coffee. We’ve got plenty of parking at both our offices.
Employee Discount Platform
From your supermarket shop to holidays you can save with our exclusive discount programme.
Due to the number of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted.Â
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