AAT Finance Assistant Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a Level 2 apprenticeship with International Centre of Life and Kaplan. You will be dealing with data collection, audit and accounting tasks whilst working towards the AAT qualification.

Annual wage

£12,313.60 a year

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NLW

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday - 09:00 - 17:30 (1 hour unpaid for lunch)

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 December

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

To assist with general accounting and admin tasks
To provide cash room cover taking responsibility for daily cash counting, tills posting and cash reconciliations (including petty cash)
To work with the sales and purchase ledgers and assist with reconciliations
To assist in year-end preparation and data collection for audit
To communicate with internal and external stakeholders using appropriate methods and professional language
To use financial and accounting software packages to input and manage data safely and securely in line with organisational instructions
To provide support to team members to help ensure that financial and accounting activities are carried out within expected timescales and quality expectations
To complete special projects and other tasks as required by the Finance Manager and Finance Director

Where you’ll work

Times Square, Scotswood Road

Newcastle upon Tyne

UK

NE1 4EP

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Record transactional data.

Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.

Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.

Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.

Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.

Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Your training plan

Foundation covers the basic principles of accountancy and is your starting point if you’ve never studied accountancy before. You’ll learn the basic principles of accountancy, such as double-entry bookkeeping, costing and preparing financial statements, as well as how to use accountancy software.

This level is ideal if you’re new to accountancy and finance, have previously worked in an accounts department, or are looking to change your career to Accountancy. To pass this level, you'll be examined on five units. All assessments are computer-based exams (CBE).

The area you will cover include:

Bookkeeping transactions
Bookkeeping controls
Elements of costing
Using accounting software
Foundation Synoptic Assessment

Training will be provided either via classroom or remote sessions. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of their time towards it.

This apprenticeship aligns with:

Institute of Certified Bookkeepers for Associate AICB
Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers for Associate AIAB

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

Basic Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
Standard English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Beneftis include: 23 days holiday, plus a wellbeing day after 3 months service. A birthday day after a year's service. Free car parking or a bus pass or metro pass. Staff discounts. Free tea and coffee. Free fruit. Employee assistance programme. Access to wellbeing initiatives. Staff social events and treats throughout the year. Working hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm

About this company

There’s nowhere quite like Life. At Life, exceptional people come to work together for a common purpose - Science for All. We’re a special community where every team member plays a crucial role. We care about our team, customers and partners, and are committed to providing a compassionate, welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone is respected and valued.

Company benefits

Lunch allowance and free parking or travel pass

After this apprenticeship

Potential of the contract becoming permanent on successful completion of the apprenticeship..

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282149.

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Closes in 20 days (Friday 8 November)

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