AAT Level 2 Accounting Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for an ambitious Assistant Accountant who is willing to provide support to the CEO of a growing accountancy practice by managing daily accounting tasks, whilst learning a number of key accounting skills whilst studying for an AAT apprenticeship within the organisation.

Annual wage

£7,280 a year

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Salary will be reviewed and increased annual

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Days and shifts are to be confirmed with the successful applicant prior to commencing the role.

20 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 February

Duration

1 year 6 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

Weekly tasks will include:

Update accounts payable and performs reconciliations
Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
Assist with other accounting projects

Where you’ll work

1 CHARLOTTE CLOSE

CAVERSHAM

READING

RG4 7BY

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 APPRENTICE ACADEMY 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

Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

For the accounts or finance assistant, the qualification required is:

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Certificate in Bookkeeping
Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and Business

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C or above)
Maths (grade C or above)

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
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

Whatever the size of your business - whether you have hundreds of employees, are a sole trader, or are in employment but need to submit an annual self-assessment - we can help you. All of our services are totally bespoke to your needs, the scale of your interests, and the amount of support that you require from us

http://www.theresabowersaccounting.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Access to company pension

After this apprenticeship

Progression for this role to AAT level 3 with the option to study further to full chartership in time

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THERESA BOWERS ACCOUNTING LTD

Theresa Bowers

theresa@theresabowersaccounting.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000293624.

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Closes in 5 days (Friday 17 January at 11:59pm)

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