Accounts and Finance Assistant Apprentice

Summary

The AAT Level 2 apprenticeship is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical experience in key accounting areas. This programme is ideal for individuals aiming to build their skills in finance and progress their career in the accounting sector.

Wage

£15,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£15,000 per annum (raising to at least the National Minimum Wage for your age after the first 12 months)

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 26 February

Duration

1 year 1 month

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

The key duties of the post are as follows:

Reconciling Insurance & Mortgage Broker commissions, using our mortgage system to enter commission amounts to be paid
Entering supplier invoices into Xero
Answering broker queries by phone or email
Assisting with the weekly bank reconciliations
Using pivot table to summarise income and expenses
Purchase and sales ledger postings
Raising sales invoices
Credit control
Assist in recording financial transactions using accounting software
Maintain accurate and organised financial records
Support the preparation of financial reports and statements
Completing other duties as required

Where you’ll work

39 STATION LANE

HORNCHURCH

RM12 6JL

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

SOLVEWAY 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

Gaining the AAT Level 2 (AQ2022) qualification

Studying the following modules:

Introduction to Bookkeeping
Principles of Bookkeeping Controls
Principles of Costing
The Business Environment

Training is via our live online learning portal, typically one day a week. Support by a qualified tutor and work coach to ensure successful completion of your apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Connect Mortgages are a multi-award-winning team of professional mortgage advisers with a strong track record of delivering exceptional customer service. Our team is dedicated to finding the right mortgage product and aims to meet your needs, no matter your circumstances.

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

After this apprenticeship

After successfully achieving the AAT Level 2 qualification, the candidate will be considered for the Level 3 and Level 4 AAT. Apprenticeship training and/or the opportunity to progress to a more senior level with the firm and a career within accountancy.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

Catherine Wingrove

catherinewingrove@solveway.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302762.

Apply now

Closes in 2 days (Tuesday 25 February)

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