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 an AAT apprenticeship with ABC Mobility Group and Kaplan. You will be dealing with the preparation of accounts, tax returns and tax enquiries while studying towards the Level 2 AAT qualification.

Wage

£14,820 a year

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Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

37.5hrs, Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 15 April 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Job Duties include:

Assisting with processing invoices, payments, and expenses
Assisting with chasing overdue debts and resolving customer queries.
Supporting the preparation of financial reports and maintaining accurate records
Reconciling accounts and monitoring transactions
Providing support for budgeting and forecasting activities
Support with external audit requests in preparation for the annual financial statements
Adhering to confidentiality and safeguarding policies

Where you’ll work

Unit 13, Salcombe Road
Alfreton
Derbyshire
UK
DE55 7RG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

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

Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2 - AAT.

This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp the fundamentals of bookkeeping, but we will help them develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action.

If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department, this level is ideal for you. You don’t need any prior experience working in accounts to study for the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There are no entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn.

You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancy-related business skills and personal skills.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 9-4)
Maths (grade 9-4)

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
Initiative

Other requirements

Please note, the salary is £14,820 - £19,500 depending on age and experience. Benefits include: 23 Days holidays + Statutory Auto enrol pension scheme at 22 Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programme Profit Related Pay Parking Available On Bus route and close to Railway station

About this company

We are the UK-based leader in manufacturing vehicle adaptions for people with mobility challenges. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, we produce disability lift hoists and related components, empowering individuals with independence and freedom. A family owned business with linked values creating a caring, inclusive and positive culture.

After this apprenticeship

Continue with studies and promotion within the team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309479.

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Closes in 4 days (Thursday 10 April 2025)

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