Is a career in accounting for you? 

AAT - Accounts and Audit Trainee – 2024 Intake 

Blackpool Practice (Equivalent to a degree level apprenticeship) 

Would you like to get relevant on the job experience while you study for a recognised  qualification, then starting your career with our trainee programme is a good option.  

We are looking to recruit an ambitious, hard working individual to start their career as a Trainee Accountant within our Blackpool practice through our college leaver programme 

Champion’s wide range of clients means that our trainees benefit from working with an interesting  mix of industries, types of business and size, and they gain a wide range of experience across  audit and accountancy. 

You will have a strong academic background, educated to A Level standard and display a keen  interest and aptitude for accounting. With Champion you will initially study the AAT standards and  be supported right through the ACCA exams to gain professional status, all with the added bonus  of no student debt.  

Alongside your keen interest in accounting, to succeed in this role you must also have the ability  to communicate well at all levels, be computer literate and demonstrate good team working skills. 

You will be part of a team working on accounts preparation and audit assignments with a range of  clients and we will make sure that you have the right experience, personal development and  training to make your career stimulating and rewarding. We will balance your practical experience  to reinforce your professional training to help you achieve your qualification. 

Alongside the full study support package we offer a competitive salary and other benefits in  supportive environment where you will learn from other team members. You will be working 35  hours per week and study for the AAT standards through a remote live online session during the  evening. After the completion of AAT standards, the ACCA qualification consists of block booking  courses which run through your working day. 

To apply, please send your CV and supporting details to:  

careers@championgroup.co.uk 

Address detail: Unit 2, Olympic Court, Boardmans Way, Whitehills Business Park, Blackpool. FY4 5GU 

We will be reviewing applications during March and the role will commence July/August after the  completion of studies

Jaguar Landrover - APPRENTICESHIP SCHEMES OPEN !

Apprenticeships include : 

• Level 4 Higher apprenticeship,

• LEVEL 6 DIGITAL AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP, 

• LEVEL 6 APPLIED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMME DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP, 

• LEVEL 6 SUPPLY CHAIN DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP and LEVEL 7 FINANCE APPRENTICESHIP. 

For more information : https://www.jaguarlandrovercareers.com/content/Apprentices/?locale=en_GB&utm_source=Successatschool&utm_medium=Career+Leader+Email&utm_campaign=Apprenticeships&utm_id=JLR+Early+Careers+2024&utm_source=Success+at+School+-+Newsletter+Signups&utm_campaign=2c2bafa773-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_02_01_NLSIGNUPS&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-9b1e69a05b-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&goal=0_65c6d67e71-2c2bafa773-211845069&mc_cid=2c2bafa773&mc_eid=09d9cd974f

National Apprenticeship Week

Banking, FinTech & Engineering  

Insight Evening Events!  

National Apprenticeship Week is fast approaching and we have some huge virtual events taking place to get your students excited about some of the core industries they could work in once they leave school / college.

After sharing our Get into Business & Accounting event yesterday as well as our Get into Law event, I'd now like to present to you another two HUGE events with our Banking & FinTech event as well as out Get into Engineering & Construction event!

The links to all the information are below, and we have included towards the bottom of the email a graphic which can be used to share around school.

We are thrilled to be joined by four giant firms in Goldman Sachs, Bloomberg, Fidelity International and Legal & General at our Young Professionals Banking & FinTech virtual event.

Our Engineering & Construction lineup doesn't get much worse, with Mott MacDonald, RAF, Spectris, TfL, Places for London, Barratt London and National Grid all in attendance for this fantastic event.

Banking & FinTech Event - Tuesday 6th February, 5pm - 6:30pm:

https://sial-zcmp.campaign-view.eu/ua/SharedView?od=3z250e158e432e75a990fd4f079b3b9dc4&cno=11a2b0b1f120eea&cd=11a926524fb9efb0&m=0

Government Economic Servicer

What is the role?

As an apprentice economist, you will be joining a community of over 2000 economists across more than 30 organisations across the Civil Service.

The range of opportunities open to you through the Government Economic Service Degree Apprenticeship programme (GES-DAP) is huge. You could be working in government departments responsible for business, energy, justice, education, or the environment.

You will have the opportunity to improve the world you live in – working on issues like: 

• How government can support small businesses to grow.

• How government can support UK businesses to compete in a changing world.

• How government can support people to kick-start their lives after time in prison.

• How government can act to protect the environment .

Where will you be working?

This job is advertised for various locations including Birmingham, Bristol, Coventry, Croydon, Darlington, Fareham, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Oxford, Salford, Sheffield, Wolverhampton, York.

How to apply?

For more information and to apply for this role use the link:

• Government Economic Service Degree-Level Apprenticeship 

KPMG 

Develop your skills in a real professional environment while earning a salary by signing up to KPMG’s 2024 Apprenticeship programmes! You’ll be developing alongside some of the brightest minds in Audit, Consulting, Business Services (KBS) or Tax.

 Our programmes will give you the chance to find out more about what makes us thrive and the impact you will make within our community. We want you to enrich our everyday impact with your unique mindset and ideas while making connections that’ll last a lifetime.

You won't just be joining any team, it's a community full of friends, mentees and teachers – all here to help you grow and prepare for your professional future.

You’ll not only learn and grow with us, but we’ll be learning from you too. 

A successful and strong team requires real human connection – which is what we’re all about.

So don’t wait around! Apply early to secure your 2024 position and kick-start a rewarding career at KPMG. 

To apply click here:

https://www.kpmgcareers.co.uk/search/vacancies/?experienceLevels[0]=Apprenticeships&intakeType=Student

BAE SYSTEMS - Degree Apprentice Air Digital and Technology Solutions Data Analysis Samlesbury Warton

What you will be doing?

A DTS Degree apprenticeship involves working and learning alongside experienced practitioners. It combines spending periods of time at University, where you will acquire an Honours Degree, with time working on real projects, enhancing the skills necessary to develop a long career in the industry. 

The scheme will see you specialising in Data Analytics.

This will see you learning skills and knowledge associated with Data Analytics such as how to collect, organise and study data to provide new business insight and improvements, particularly where information helps us and our customers achieve mission effectiveness.  You will provide up-to-date, accurate and relevant data analysis for the organisation, as well as how to manage, cleanse, abstract and aggregate data across the network infrastructure. You will get a good understanding of data structures, software development procedures and the range of analytical tools used to undertake a wide range of standard and custom analytical studies, providing data solutions to a range of business issues.

Through this combination of academic study and real work experience, you will become a valued member of the team.

Please note you must not book any annual leave within the first 3 months of your apprenticeship. Following this, leave will be considered depending on the individual training delivery schedule and must be approved by your line manager.

What University will I go to?

Cranfield University Milton Keynes 3- 4 times per year with travel paid for and virtual lessons weekly at your normal place of work. 

What Qualification will you get?

By the end of the apprenticeship you will obtain:

•    BSc (Hons) in Digital & Technology Solutions.

Overview of business unit

The Air sector is a world leader in the aerospace industry with expertise that can be traced back to the very earliest days of aviation.

We design and build advanced training and combat aircraft; develop and work with the latest in cutting-edge technology; and provide support and maintenance for our customers across the world.

By joining our 23,000-strong global workforce, you could directly contribute to some of our leading aircraft including the Eurofighter Typhoon, F-35 Lightning II or our next generation of aircraft, in the UK or at one of our international sites. Whether you’re providing direct support to our customers, ensuring our programmes run to time and cost or influencing the design and manufacture of our products, you’ll be completing work that counts.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about delivering excellence and supporting some of the world’s most significant aerospace organisations.

We believe in investing in our people and inspiring continual innovation in our business. Developing and using the latest technology to compete with the world’s best is at the heart of what we do.  

Providing world-class training, support and development to our people means we inspire the very best talent to achieve great things.

Qualification requirements

5 GCSE A*- C or 9-4 (or equivalent) Including Mathematics, English & Science & 96 UCAS Tariff Points (240 point old system) Including two STEM based subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) (excluding UCAS points gained at AS level)

For more information : https://jobsearch.baesystems.com/job/degree-apprentice-air-digital-and-technology-solutions-data-analysis-samlesbury-warton-v01894?src=SNS-13012

AJ  BELL Investment Operations Specialist - Apprenticeship Programme

Do you feel positive about taking your first step to a career in the Financial Services industry? AJ Bell is a fast-growing, award-winning business and we could have just the opportunity for you to join the AJ Bell Apprenticeship Academy!

Our Investment Operations Specialist Apprenticeship Programme (Level 4) is a great opportunity to gain business exposure while you work towards an industry recognised professional qualification. If you’re successful, you’ll join the AJ Bell Apprenticeship Academy in September 2024 and have the opportunity to work in different teams to gain a full understanding of our customer journey.  In your role you will provide support for AJ Bell’s customers across our award winning product range.

Due to the diverse nature of the role and the exposure to the wider business, the programme provides an excellent opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and competencies over the two year programme. Including but not limited to: communication and influencing, team working & collaboration, ownership & initiative, personal development. AJ Bell offers a wide range of development & mentoring opportunities to all employees, including in-house technical and professional development training so you can feel positive about your future at AJ Bell.

The Investment Operations Specialist Apprenticeship Programme opens the door to many possibilities and opportunities to continue your career at AJ Bell focusing on either a managerial or technical career path. We will provide all the training and support you need to develop in your apprenticeship and beyond.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum of 104 UCAS points (under the tariff for courses starting from September 2017)

• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s A*-C / 9 - 4 (including Maths and English)

• Ability to demonstrate why you want to work within the financial services industry

• Honesty, self-motivation, reliability

• Enthusiasm to learn and develop in different teams within the business

For more information :

https://www.ajbell.co.uk/group/careers/vacancies/743999931864503

DELOITEE INSIGHT EVENT 

Does working on some of the world's most high-profile mergers and acquisitions sound exciting? Who do you think provides them with professional services and advice to be able to execute these deals?

Deloitte is one of the most prestigious professional services and accounting firms in the world, in fact they are the biggest out of all the Big 4. They offer audit, tax, legal and advisory services to enable brands to grow, succeed and maintain their global status. Forming number 1 of the Big 4, Deloitte has some huge profile clients, such as Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Apple and Starbucks. Deloitte operates in over 150 countries, with over 300,000 employees, with revenues in excess of nearly $60 Billion a year. 

On Wednesday 15th November from 5pm – 6:30pm we will be hosting our first event of the year with Deloitte; this virtual webinar will be held via Zoom so you can join us from anywhere in the country! This fantastic evening will give you an insight into what Deloitte do and what a career at such a huge global firm can look like. They will be sharing tips on how you can succeed in your future, and we will be hearing from top professionals who will be sharing their personal insights to a Big 4 firm. 

Providing such a range of professional services all in-house, makes a lifetime career at Deloitte so exciting and vibrant, full of opportunities. Future ‘you’ could be auditing or advising global brands like GSK, Boeing or even Morgan Stanley!

If you’re interested in a high-flying career at one of the Big 4 - you don’t want to miss this event! To find out more on how you could begin your career at Deloitte…

Click here to sign up now: 

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/InsightIntoDeloitte

DFE Business advisers

Trainee Accountant (School Leaver)

Salary:£17,500  Benefits: Great opportunities for career progression

Entry requirements:B,B,C at A Level or equivalent.

Applicants should have at least B,B,C at A Level or equivalent and a minimum of five GCSE’s at grades A* – C or 4 to 9 (including at least a grade B or 5 in maths and English language) or equivalent.

The successful applicants will demonstrate more than just academic success.

• You will study towards the AAT qualification over a 2-3 year training period, usually starting with Level 3 and then moving onto Level 4. This is with a view to then move onto the ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) qualification once completed.

• Study will be through the apprenticeship scheme with our external training provider, First Intuition. Attendance at college is under a fully funded day release scheme, during working hours.

• The Level 3 and 4 apprenticeship routes provide regular catch up meetings with First Intuition to ensure you are gaining the relevant skills to excel in your career. At least 20% of your time will be spent on training and development.

Application deadline: Jan 2024

https://www.dtegroup.com/vacancies-posts/trainee-accountant/