AAT Accountant Assistant Apprentice

Outserve Ltd

UK, ST16 3EL

Closes in 5 days (Friday 28 February)

Posted on 14 February 2025


Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 3 or 4 apprenticeship with Outserve and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst also working towards the qualification.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
35 hours, days and times to be confirmed.

35 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

Your duties;

  • You will work on live client projects.
  • You will have the opportunity to work with experienced professionals to develop your skills and advance your career.
  • You will be completing bookkeeping and general accounting tasks, while also working with the projects team.
  • You will deliver high-quality systems integrations to clients using software such as Unleashed, Xero, and A2X.
  • You will be required to be in contact with clients, handling their support queries and issues, this will involve face-to-face, using video calls, over the phone, and via email.

Where you’ll work

Schott House Drummond Rd

Stafford

UK

ST16 3EL

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

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function. Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results. You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. 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 will need to study the following four units: Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS). Management Accounting Techniques (MATS). Tax Processes for Business ...

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

  • AAT (grade L2)

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
  • Administrative skills

Other requirements

24 days holiday plus bank holidays. Pension via Nest. Monthly Health. Wellbeing payment. Death in service. Private medical insurance after probation period. Parking at office available.

About this company

Powering the World’s Most Exciting E-commerce BrandsAt Outserve, we don’t just support businesses—we help some of the fastest-growing, most iconic e-commerce brands in the UK and beyond achieve their big ambitions.

After this apprenticeship

As the perfect example, our last apprentice accountant is now moving into a consultant position with us! We pride ourselves on our apprentices' development and have many success stories that we can share.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303985.

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Closes in 5 days (Friday 28 February)

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