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 Leodis Academies Trust and Kaplan. You will be dealing with invoicing, reviewing orders, VAT and reconciliation whilst working towards the AAT qualification.

Wage: £12,313.60 to £22,010.56 a year
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Training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Friday, working hours TBC
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 3 March
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

To ensure that a high-quality financial processing support service is provided to the Trust central Finance team. In addition, to ensure financial and administrative procedures are adhered to in the processing of all financial information. To provide general advice and guidance on established financial procedures.

Purchasing:

Responsible for sourcing central purchases as appropriate
Responsible for creating and processing central purchase orders and dealing with any deliveries
Ensure that new suppliers are added to the finance system and changes to bank details are actioned, after carrying out appropriate checks
Responsible for reviewing outstanding orders on a monthly basis and liaising with schools and suppliers
Responsible for ensuring that appropriate quotes have been sought by schools and assisting where required
Monitor the finance inbox and be the first line of communication with stakeholders
Invoicing

Where you’ll work

Leodis Academies Trust c/o Blackgates Primary School, Smithy Lane, Tingley

Wakefield

UK

WF3 1QQ

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.
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 into 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.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 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

Benefits include: 26 days holiday and bank holidays. Local Government Pension Scheme - contributions start at 5.5% from the employee with a 17.6% contribution from the employer. Access to SAS - Employee Assistant Programme that gives access to GP appointments, Physiotherapy, Mindfulness, Counselling Cycle to Work Scheme Free Parking on Site. Working hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:00pm, Friday 7:45am - 3:15pm

About this company

Leodis Academies Trust was established in April 2016 to formalise the collaborative working of four high performing schools within close proximity of one another. In Sept 2018, Blackgates Primary Academy joined East Ardsley Primary Academy, Hill Top Primary Academy, Westerton Primary Academy and Woodkirk Academy & Sixth Form, cementing our place at the heart of the Tingley and Ardsley community. The Leodis Central Team is comprised of Finance, HR, Operations teams and the Leodis Support.

After this apprenticeship

Level 3 will be offered to suitable candidate upon completion of Level 2.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299697.

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Closes in 18 days (Monday 24 February)

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