{"id":1183,"date":"2023-05-02T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ctt-group.co.uk\/accountancy\/?p=1183"},"modified":"2023-10-18T09:20:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T08:20:49","slug":"celebrating-apprenticeship-success-with-ctt-accountancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ctt-group.co.uk\/accountancy\/celebrating-apprenticeship-success-with-ctt-accountancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Apprenticeship Success with CTT Accountancy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Apprenticeships have become increasingly popular among school leavers in recent years. The chance to \u2018earn while you learn\u2019 and gain hands-on experience alongside industry standard qualifications is a far more appealing \u2013 and secure \u2013 route to employment for many young people than a university degree.<\/p>\n

This has certainly been the experience for CTT Accountancy\u2019s youngest recruit, Alana Stanley, who joined the team in September 2021. Alana is doing her apprenticeship in accountancy whilst studying to become a chartered accountant, and is proving herself an asset to CTT as well as acing her studies \u2013 no small feat! \u201cSo far, it\u2019s turned out very well!\u201d says Alana, who\u2019s been an apprentice with us for the last eighteen months. \u201cI\u2019m quite lucky!\u201d she adds.<\/p>\n

Apprenticeship vs university<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite her successes since starting with us, accountancy wasn\u2019t always part of Alana\u2019s career plan: \u201cFor A-levels, I did Biology, Geography, and Psychology. Not accountancy or mathematics at all,\u201d she explains. \u201cI applied for a geography course at university, and my plan was to study geography in London.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the run up to her big university move, however, Alana began having second thoughts about her decision. \u201cI kept thinking: Is this really what I want to do?\u201d she reveals. She was not only concerned about the price of a university degree and accommodation fees, but also securing a job once she finished. \u201cIt can be a bit of a struggle getting a job after university, because although you have a degree, you haven\u2019t got the experience,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

In search of alternative pathways, Alana reached out to a career advisor at her school, who suggested she pursue an apprenticeship; this sounded like a more appealing option to Alana: \u201cYou\u2019re getting the qualifications but also the work experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

Starting at CTT Accountancy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Having heard about the apprenticeship opportunity at CTT Accountancy, Alana did some research and sent in her application for the role. The interview process was stress-free and seamless. \u201cI came in twice. The first interview was about me, my CV, and the supporting background. The second interview covered what the day-to-day would look like in my role at CTT Accountancy,\u201d she recalls.<\/p>\n

Alana began her role working towards the AAT Level 3 qualification in Accountancy. The apprenticeship course is carefully laid out to take Alana through the necessary qualifications: AAT Level 3 and 4, eventually moving on to the ACCA – equivalent to a Master\u2019s degree in Accountancy. \u201cThe end goal is to become a chartered accountant,\u201d Alana states.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on her time here so far, Alana\u2019s pleased with her professional progress and learning journey. Starting out with basic accounts preparation and book-keeping jobs, she now deals with various tax compliance work including IHT100 returns and CTT returns, \u201cWhen I first started, I\u2019d go out to a client with CTT Accountancy\u2019s director Nick [Harrison] to shadow what he was doing. Now I go out on my own, so that\u2019s been a nice transition. I\u2019ve gradually gotten more independent,\u201d she shares.<\/p>\n

Ups and downs of an apprenticeship<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to Alana, the trickiest part of the apprenticeship route has been finding a good work-study balance. Alana spends four days a week working here at CTT and attends college classes once a week. Speaking about her schedule, she says, \u201cIt was hard to adjust to at the start, having to go home and be like, right, I have to revise now.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, one thing that\u2019s really helped Alana in her professional studies is the support of CTT Accountancy\u2019s team. \u201cThe office is very supportive. If I ever need help, I can ask for help. I\u2019m never like, \u2018oh gosh, I can\u2019t do this.\u2019 Everyone is really nice.\u201d<\/p>\n

Here at CTT Accountancy, we\u2019re a close-knit team, and it is important to us that all our trainees are given the resources and support they need to excel in their studies. Alongside weekly college classes, our apprentices attend a meeting every eight weeks with a member of our staff and their college tutor, in which we review their progress, and plan their ongoing development.<\/p>\n

Astounding exam results!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over the last year, Alana has taken four exams as required by her apprenticeship, and with the support of the college and our knowledgeable CTT Accountancy team members, she\u2019s obtained a distinction, with an incredible score of 96%. \u201cI felt very relieved. I got one qualification done, and now I can move on to the next!\u201d says Alana.<\/p>\n

Beyond her study support, Alana\u2019s favourite aspect of being part of CTT\u2019s Accountancy team is the opportunity for professional growth \u2013 a key part of our culture throughout CTT. \u201cThe group pushes that for everyone they\u2019ve got here, pushing for us to get the growth we want,\u201d Alana says, \u201cI love working here; I\u2019ll be happy to stay.\u201d<\/p>\n

Interested in an accountancy apprenticeship?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our team at CTT Accountancy is committed to nurturing the best talent and supporting individuals in their pursuit of accountancy qualifications through our CTT Apprenticeship route. We\u2019re extremely proud of Alana and her achievements and can\u2019t wait to see her progress into a fully-fledged chartered accountant.<\/p>\n

If, like Alana, you\u2019d like to pursue a career in accountancy but aren\u2019t drawn to the standard university route, an apprenticeship might be the right choice for you. Click here to enquire about apprenticeship opportunities with CTT Group.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\t

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