AAT Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 3 association of accounting technicians with Naomi House and Jacksplace, alongside Kaplan. You will be dealing with invoices, cash management, balance sheet and financial reports whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.

Annual wage: £23,400 a year
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Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 16 December
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

Assist in maintaining financial records:
Accurately input financial data into accounting systems, manage spreadsheets, and maintain organised records
Support the team in processing income and expenditure, including processing of supplier payment runs

Bank reconciliation:

Assist with reconciling the charity’s bank accounts and resolving discrepancies

Support financial reporting:

Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports, including income and expenditure statements
Ensure suitable records are maintained to assist with our annual audit

General support:

Provide administrative support to the Finance team and assist with ad-hoc tasks as needed
Work closely with our Supporter Service Team to ensure the accuracy of income
Deal with banking and petty cash
Assist with the debt management and credit control

Where you’ll work

Stockbridge Road

Sutton Scotney, Winchester

Hampshire

UK

SO21 3JE

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.

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:

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

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
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental

Other requirements

Benefits include:- Competitive salary reviewed annually 28 days holiday plus the bank holidays Additional day’s leave for 10 years’ service Buy/sell holiday scheme Enhanced sick pay after qualifying period Enhanced maternity pay Christmas Savings Club Recruitment Bonus – staff introduction scheme Dual Contributory Pension Scheme Free Life Assurance Scheme Free Parking Free hot/cold drinks available Low-cost lunch available Flexible working – hybrid working or self- rostering where applicable Free flu jab Free eye test for eligible staff Employee Assistance Programme with free confidential advice/counselling Blue Light Discount Staff Discount in our charity shops Professional development support Flexible Dress Code/Staff Uniform for some roles

About this company

When a child or young adult is diagnosed with a life limiting condition, Naomi House & Jacksplace becomes their home from home. Our nursing, care, play and family support teams are experts in delivering the crucial emotional, spiritual, developmental, clinical and holistic care that children and young adults with some of the most complex medical needs require.

After this apprenticeship

Potential for progression within the Finance team, for the right person

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283961.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 15 November)

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