Another Accountancy Partnership Success for Chamber Training
Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber Training is proud to be working in partnership with Coventry based accountants McGlone Wardzynski to develop a continued pathway for Apprenticeships across its workforce. The accountancy firm has been supporting businesses for over 20 years and provides a wide variety of services including business start-ups, compliance services, consultancy, investment and pension and taxation services.
During Covid-19 Nicky Cheshire, account manager at Chamber Training worked closely with the accountancy firm to provide flexible, online interviews to source accountancy Apprentices. After sourcing two suitable apprentices, she was able to offer them advice on developing practice interview sessions, CV writing and other aspects of working within an accountancy environment.
James Rose, Director at McGlone Wardzynski has worked alongside Chamber Training to develop the company’s training and development programme whilst gaining their support and specialist guidance in identifying skills gaps within the business. Both companies have already been successful in the implementation of a number accountancy Apprentices and is making solid plans for the future of the business.
Commenting on the support gained from Chamber Training, James said: “We were originally looking to source one accountancy Apprentice, however Ella Pollard and Sumaya Miah were both perfect candidates so we decided to create another position to accommodate both of them. They have gained a vast array of experience from working within our company whilst also receiving off-the-job training with Chamber Training whilst being supported by our existing level 3 Apprentice Jack Baker who we also sourced through Chamber Training. He has worked for the company for over two years and is performing extremely well. Based on the success of the apprentices, we are now keen to develop the team further with assistance and guidance from Nicky.”
Sally Lucas, Executive Director at Chamber Training said: “We are absolutely delighted about the Apprenticeship success within McGlone Wardzynski and we would like to take this opportunity to wish Jack, Ella and Sumaya every success in their future goals and aspirations.
“Accountancy Apprenticeships offer a structured approach to training and developing qualified accountants and they can gain skills that will apply to so many professions. In addition, the prospective salary for qualified accountants or those working in the financial profession can be attractive.
“We are currently working with a number of accountancy firms to help provide their Apprentices with a valuable pathway to a rewarding career. The mixture of on and off the job learning ensures they develop the skills that work best for the business involved. It is a good time for employers to take full advantage of additional Government incentives supporting businesses to create new jobs and Apprenticeships. From August 2020 until January 2021 employers can access £3,000 for each new apprentice aged 16-18 recruited into a new job, £2,000 for 19-24 year olds and £1,500 for those aged 25 and over.
“So, if any companies are looking to recruit Apprentices, remember they can be used to train both new and existing employees and there are highly flexible programmes available, so it is certainly an option for all businesses to consider in their business planning.”
To find out more about how Chamber Training can help you to source Apprentices for your business, please call a member of their Business Development Team on 02476 231 122 or enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk