Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Summary

The successful applicant will work towards their AAT Level 2 qualification while gaining real life accountancy experience in a variety of industries e.g. music, medical professionals and retail. These clients can be based anywhere in the UK or even abroad in some cases. There will certainly be a lot of experiences to draw from.

Annual wage

£10,920 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

This pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm (Could be flexible with 4 days per week i.e. 30 hours)

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 February

Duration

1 year 7 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

Prepare source documents for computer entry by compiling, sorting and organising documents, resolving questionable data, setting daily priorities.

Maintain accounts systems for multiple companies by inputting sales and purchase ledgers.

Prevent erroneous entries by inputting voids and cancellations.

Update records by entering adjustments.

Complete bank reconciliation and prepare VAT returns.

Prepare management accounting information.

Prepare payroll.

General office duties, including but not limited to: answering phonecalls, emails, and dealing with visitors.

Where you’ll work

York Eco Business Centre Amy Johnson Way Clifton Moor

York

YO30 4AG

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

THE FERNANDES AND ROSARIO CONSULTING 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.
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

You will be training towards the;

> Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard &

> AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting including modules such as;

Introduction to Bookkeeping,
Principles of Bookkeeping Controls,
Costing,
Business Environment.

> Functional Skills in Maths and English, if required

More training information

The apprentice will attend face to face training sessions with an experienced tutor at FAR Accountancy Training Centre in York (Mill Lane, Askham Bryan,YO23 3NU). Alternatively, the apprentice could adopt an Online-live training delivery where training will be delivered via Zoom. The learner will be provided with study materials and guided training by FAR Training. They will be required to undertake exams while working towards the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting qualification and Level 2 apprenticeship.

There will also be an element of self-study assignments to be completed by the learner during their training. Apprentices will receive training and mentoring in the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for their Level 2 apprenticeship both in the workplace and by training provider i.e. FAR Training.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

3 Other subjects (grade 4/C)

A Level in:

3 Subjects (grade E)

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
Presentation skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Independence
MS Office Knowledge
Confidentiality

About this company

Atrium Accounts are based in York who offer a full range of accounting, tax and business services to small and medium sized businesses across the UK. Our clients range from small sole traders who need help with their year-end accounts, tax compliance and business strategy, to larger companies that have outsourced their entire finance function to Atrium who provide full time support.

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

After this apprenticeship

The next steps for the successful apprentice would be to complete the Level 3, level 4 and then level 7 apprenticeship. Atrium Accounts will no doubt support the right candidate in their learning journey.

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