Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking for a Finance Apprentice to join our team. This role holds significant importance and will be instrumental in assuring our financial endeavours and records are maintained through precise execution. This role has the potential to develop with a growing business and we are looking for someone who wants to learn and build their career.

Annual wage

£18,000 a year

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Planned salary increase based on successful reviews.

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday 8am -5pm Friday 8am - 3pm

38 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

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

Forecasting and budgets
Contribute to the creation of financial statements, reports, and budgets
Perform financial forecasting activities and effectively manage finance systems and software
Create and share monthly management reports
Developing and implementing business plans to improve cost-efficiency
Assist in reviewing monthly budget reports
Invoicing and income recovery
Create quotes/invoices/credit notes and accurately maintain finance information and processes
Assist in monthly billing and other month end tasks
Raise rechargeable invoices on Xero and supplier invoicing systems
Perform weekly statement runs for all suppliers
Streamline and oversee invoicing processes for enhanced efficiency
Proactively pursue invoice payments to ensure all invoices are paid on time
Proactively pursue all overdue debts, with a dedicated daily approach and escalate overdue invoices to the Managing Director
Execute and accurately record financial transactions in a punctual manner
Cost control and reconciliation
Reconcile bank statements, ensuring precision in financial data.
Handle tasks related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit control
Prepare tax documents and facilitate filing processes
Assist in financial audits and contribute to compliance efforts
Deal with all incoming and outgoing financial queries
Provide general administrative support to the finance department
Collaborate with colleagues to enhance financial processes and systems
Build excellent relationships with our clients and suppliers
Update company information as required on company CRMs and supplier CRMs

Where you’ll work

25 EWELL ROAD

BIRMINGHAM

B24 9EB

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

ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

You will undertake the “Assistant Accountant” Apprenticeship (an Advanced Apprenticeship in Accounting), with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Flexible Apprenticeship Programme.

Assessment will be by an “End Point Assessment” and will be graded “Pass” or “Distinction”. This will include two elements:

A Professional Discussion. This will include a series of questions allowing you to to display the knowledge and experience you have obtained over your apprenticeship. You will build a Portfolio of reflections and product evidence that will be used for discussion points in the PD
A Synoptic Exam. This will include elements you have learnt throughout your studies of the individual AAT Units, and this will contribute towards your end grade

You will be prepared for both of these elements by undertaking studies for the AAT (Level 3) Advanced Diploma in Accounting. This will underpin both elements of your “end point assessment”. It is anticipated that your apprenticeship duration will be for 15-18 months. Those with no prior accounting knowledge might be required to first complete their Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship.

You will receive support from both the employer, and the training provider, to complete and achieve your Apprenticeship and will be given time to study during the week on a day release basis. As you are working towards a professional qualification, it is also expected that you will continue your studies outside of normal office hours.

As you learn more in both the office and in your studies your responsibilities, and the variety of tasks you undertake, are expected to increase.

Those with previous relevant qualifications and experience may be considered for a Higher Apprenticeship undertaking the Professional Accounting Technician Standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 5)
Maths (grade 5)
Bookkeeping or Accounting (grade Level 2)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

At Empro Business Group, we firmly believe that our people are the driving force behind our success. We are dedicated to creating an engaging and collaborative working environment where every team member feels appreciated and valued.

About this company

Empro Business Group are a boutique consultancy group Focused on providing consultancy, recruitment, and technology solutions to the built environment sector.

https://emprogroup.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Excellent Company Culture • Advocates of DE&I and Neurodiversity • 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays • Enhanced Company Pension Scheme • Private Healthcare • Annual Team Events and Socials • Hybrid Working • Early Friday Finish

After this apprenticeship

There is a strong progression path for a successful apprenticeship to go on and complete a level 4 apprenticeship afterwards along with continuous development and chances to increase duties and responsibilities within their role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD

Victoria

victoria@accountancylearning.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286765.

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