The Wisbech office of an accountancy company is working with former students who want to join the profession but without the cost of university. Mapus-Smith and Lemmon has designed a scheme for school-leavers to earn while they learn and gain an industry-recognised qualification.
Becoming an apprentice means 18-year-old Josh Curtis is getting paid to receive industry experience alongside studying for qualifications in his chosen field. “I chose the apprenticeship option as you are in a professional work environment, earning high-valued qualifications as well as earning a salary. This appealed to me rather than choosing the university option,” he said. Josh joined the Wisbech office of Mapus-Smith and Lemmon after leaving Springwood High School, King’s Lynn, a member of the West Norfolk Academies Trust following his A levels in media, economics and geography. He will be both working and studying for around four years before qualifying with the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). After he completes his apprenticeship, working through levels 2, 3 and 4 of his AAT qualification, Josh aims to take further exams to become a chartered accountant. “I have weekly training sessions where I am studying towards the qualification, this helps me apply new information to the actual job. As well as learning new processes day-to-day within the job,” he said. Outside of work, Josh enjoys football, formula one and golf. The company’s senior Partner Paul Farrow and fellow Partner Vikkie Ely both began their careers with training contracts after finishing Springwood High School. Training Partner Sharon Edwards said: “A good trainee is an investment in the future. By mentoring them, we not only fill immediate skills gaps but also can shape dedicated and loyal workers who grow with the company, bringing fresh ideas and innovation along the way. “Once our trainees have completed their training contracts we not only gain fully qualified accountants but professionals with hands-on experience and a deep understanding of how to perform the job.”
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