With BDO you will have the opportunity to gain experience across a wide variety of sectors and clients, which will give you the breadth and depth of experience that you need to excel, both in your Higher Level Apprenticeship and also in your long term career.
As a Higher-Level Apprentice, you will play an integral role within our Audit or Tax Teams, both onsite at clients and in the office.
While you gain valuable experience, you will be supported in your study towards the Accounting Technicians qualification including paid time to attend college one day each week and additional study leave.
Throughout your work and study, you will be mentored and supported in your development by more experienced colleagues within the Audit and Tax teams and wider Firm.
The Higher Level Apprenticeship programme is offered as a two-year training contract leading to the achievement of a Diploma of Accounting Technicians from Accounting Technicians Ireland, an internationally recognised level 5 qualification. There may then be the opportunity to continue your studies and work with us to become a Chartered Accountant.
If you join the Audit Team:
As part of the Audit team, assist in obtaining audit evidence necessary to support opinions given.
Prepare analysis of accounting data from clients’ books and records.
Ensure audit files have all relevant documentation on the appropriate section; check appropriate and sufficient documentation obtained to support the opinion and documenting all conclusions.
Engage with client staff in the gathering of appropriate audit evidence.
Adhere to budget and timetable, bringing matters to the attention of the Audit Senior or Manager, particularly when actual time is in excess of budget.
Involvement in the planning, execution and finalisation of the audit assignment supporting the Audit Senior or Manager.
Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirements
Identify and understand client needs, including sometimes providing initial solutions to client challenges, then communicating these needs and solutions to the Audit Senior or Manager.
Or, if you join the Tax Team:
As part of the Tax team, assist in providing an expert service to a variety of Corporate and Private Tax clients.
Assist in the preparation of client tax returns.
Assist in preparing reports for clients.
Assist with HMRC enquiries.
Assist in the liaison with solicitors, banks and trust companies.
Prepare engagement letters and client acceptance documentation.
Ensure client files have all relevant documentation.
For both Teams:
Build strong relationships with new and established clients.
Meet the objectives set at each stage of the training contract as part of the Higher-Level Apprenticeship course objectives.
Carry out ad hoc assignments as may be reasonably required by your group.
Undertake any training or development co-ordinated by your Team
To start your Higher Level Apprenticeship you are not required to have any specific accounting experience or qualifications.
Essential Criteria:
Anticipate achieving 120 UCAS points at A’ Level (or equivalent).
GCSE Grade B in Maths and Grade C in English (or equivalent)
Good knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to plan and prioritise in order to meet deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team
Attention to detail
Good verbal and written communication
An interest in business and accountancy
In addition, you must meet any criteria set by a College for entry to their Higher Level Apprenticeship in Accountancy. The College’s academic requirements are covered by BDO’s essential criteria, however may be subject to change.
Desirable Criteria:
Academic or practical accounting experience e.g. work experience or Accounting or Business Studies qualification
Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft packages
Experience of working in a customer facing role or working with clients
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