AAT Accounting Apprentice (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 03 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.87 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2025 |
| Location: | London , W1H 6AZ |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 259663 |
Summary
Job duties include:
Invoice Processing and Data Entry: Aid in processing supplier invoices, ensuring precise coding and entry into the accounting system. Confirm that invoices align with budget and expenses correspond with receipts before posting to the accounts payable ledger.
Bank Reconciliation Support: Assist in reconciling the company’s bank statements with internal accounting records to ensure accuracy. Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank and accounting records.
Monthly Financial Reporting Support: Help prepare monthly management accounts by gathering and inputting data from various sources.
Budget and Forecast Data Collection: Assist in tracking and updating the budget by collecting actual financial data, comparing it against planned figures, and highlighting variances.
Preparation for External Audits: Support the preparation of information for external audits. Ensure that all accounts payable and accounting functions comply with financial controls and regulatory requirements.
Training
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 you’ve studied at this level.
The area you will cover include:
Advanced Bookkeeping.
Final Accounts Preparation.
Management Accounting: Costing.
Indirect Tax.
Advanced Synoptic Assessment.
The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.
The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.
Qualifications required
A Levels grade A-B.
GCSE's grades 9/A* - 5/B including Maths and English.
Skills required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word):
Basic understanding of Excel is advantageous, as it is frequently used for reporting and data entry.
Prospects
Professional Development: Comprehensive training and support to achieve an accredited apprenticeship qualification, coupled with hands-on experience in accounting functions.
Mentorship and Learning: Opportunity to collaborate with a team of seasoned finance professionals who will support your career development, particularly in month-end processes.
Numerous Development Opportunities: As part of the role, you will have the chance to grow and enhance your skillset, supporting the finance team with month-end close and other crucial tasks. There will be ongoing training and exposure to different areas of accounting and finance.
Qualification / Standard : ST0002 Assistant accountant
Duration 18 months
Invoice Processing and Data Entry: Aid in processing supplier invoices, ensuring precise coding and entry into the accounting system. Confirm that invoices align with budget and expenses correspond with receipts before posting to the accounts payable ledger.
Bank Reconciliation Support: Assist in reconciling the company’s bank statements with internal accounting records to ensure accuracy. Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank and accounting records.
Monthly Financial Reporting Support: Help prepare monthly management accounts by gathering and inputting data from various sources.
Budget and Forecast Data Collection: Assist in tracking and updating the budget by collecting actual financial data, comparing it against planned figures, and highlighting variances.
Preparation for External Audits: Support the preparation of information for external audits. Ensure that all accounts payable and accounting functions comply with financial controls and regulatory requirements.
Training
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 you’ve studied at this level.
The area you will cover include:
Advanced Bookkeeping.
Final Accounts Preparation.
Management Accounting: Costing.
Indirect Tax.
Advanced Synoptic Assessment.
The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.
The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.
Qualifications required
A Levels grade A-B.
GCSE's grades 9/A* - 5/B including Maths and English.
Skills required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word):
Basic understanding of Excel is advantageous, as it is frequently used for reporting and data entry.
Prospects
Professional Development: Comprehensive training and support to achieve an accredited apprenticeship qualification, coupled with hands-on experience in accounting functions.
Mentorship and Learning: Opportunity to collaborate with a team of seasoned finance professionals who will support your career development, particularly in month-end processes.
Numerous Development Opportunities: As part of the role, you will have the chance to grow and enhance your skillset, supporting the finance team with month-end close and other crucial tasks. There will be ongoing training and exposure to different areas of accounting and finance.
Qualification / Standard : ST0002 Assistant accountant
Duration 18 months