AAT Finance Officer Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 3 with Samuel Knight International Ltd and Kaplan. You will be dealing with timesheets, invoices and payments whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Please note, the salary is £20,000.00 - 25,000.00 depending on qualifications and experience.

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Friday Shifts to be confirmed

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 31 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

Please note, the salary is £20,000.00 - 25,000.00 depending on qualifications and experience.

Job Duties include Reporting to the Group Management Accountant your main duties and responsibilities will be, but not limited to:

Processing weekly contractor timesheets for our Safety Critical (Rail) division via Signal and InTime
Ensuring correct client rates are charged and any queries resolved promptly. Managing various spreadsheets and imports to InTime (timesheet system)
Validating and checking signed timesheet matches reported weekly hours
Producing self-bills and sales invoices
Producing weekly payment runs to various umbrella companies to ensure final payment to contractors
Producing reconciliation between weekly payments and payments reports
Purchase ledger account ownership to ensure a clean ledger
Managing the invoice process to ensure all clients’ needs are met and ensuring there are no issues that may delay client payments

Where you’ll work

Ground Floor Unit B, City Quadrant, Waterloo Square
Newcastle upon Tyne
UK
NE1 4DP

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

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

Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3 Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level. You’ll learn complex accounting techniques and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants. This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4. To pass this level you’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

A Level or equivalent in:

Any (grade A-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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

Please note, the salary is £20,000.00 - 25,000.00 depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits include: 25 days holiday allowance per year plus bank holidays. Extra days holiday for your birthday! Up to 4% pension contribution. Fancy an early finish on a Friday, and a cold beer from our Knight Bar – you got it! Working from our recently refurbished HQ in the heart of Newcastle you will have access to a range of breakout and social areas with pool and table tennis as well as our onsite gym! There will also be plenty of opportunities to get involved in team socials, as well as charity and volunteering events. At Samuel Knight, we have created a culture of continuous professional development, supporting SK employees at every stage of their career, providing opportunities for growth to keep our team challenged, motivated, and engaged. Working hours: Monday to Thursday - 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday - 8:00am - 2:00pm

About this company

Our culture is fun, fearless and entrepreneurial.We value results, encourage teamwork and embrace change.As far as company benefits go, we focus on each individual need within the workplace. With our onsite gym, ensuring a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Employees can look forward to regular incentives trips away and engaging social events, fostering a vibrant and supportive team culture.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity for progression available within the company as the business grows.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306381.

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Closes in 13 days (Sunday 16 March)

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