AAT Finance Apprentice (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 23 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.31 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2025 |
| Location: | London, EC3R 8AF |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 260367 |
Summary
Please note, the salary is £24k-£28k depending on qualifications and experience.On The Job Training-
Own the cash reconciliation process, interacting with the sub-areas involved and get the subsequent revaluations on time.
Support the team on the Treasury function and banking relationship.
Contribute to the monthly close financial reporting, including knowledge of the reporting system. Contribute in the regular process of processing actuals and preparation for different rounds of forecasting.
Support the team on the data gathering and processing of intercompany costs allocations.
Contribute in ad-hoc tasks in the department.
Off the Job Learning-
This includes attending training sessions, workshops, and completing any required coursework or assignments.
Progress reviews and learning journals: Apprentices will need to participate in progress reviews and maintain a learning journal to document their learning and progress
Evidence collection: Apprentices will be responsible for collecting evidence of their learning and skills development, which may include work- based projects, assignments or exams
Commitment to the programme: Apprentices are expected to commit to the full duration of the apprenticeship and to actively participate in all aspects of the programme.
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-C.
5 GCSE's grades 9/A* - 5/B including Maths and English.
Skills required
A real team player for the Finance team, but who also builds relationships with the wider company.
Not afraid of asking questions or to get stuck in.
Prospects
Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving associates a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.
Qualification / Standard : ST0002 Assistant accountant
Duration 18 months
Own the cash reconciliation process, interacting with the sub-areas involved and get the subsequent revaluations on time.
Support the team on the Treasury function and banking relationship.
Contribute to the monthly close financial reporting, including knowledge of the reporting system. Contribute in the regular process of processing actuals and preparation for different rounds of forecasting.
Support the team on the data gathering and processing of intercompany costs allocations.
Contribute in ad-hoc tasks in the department.
Off the Job Learning-
This includes attending training sessions, workshops, and completing any required coursework or assignments.
Progress reviews and learning journals: Apprentices will need to participate in progress reviews and maintain a learning journal to document their learning and progress
Evidence collection: Apprentices will be responsible for collecting evidence of their learning and skills development, which may include work- based projects, assignments or exams
Commitment to the programme: Apprentices are expected to commit to the full duration of the apprenticeship and to actively participate in all aspects of the programme.
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-C.
5 GCSE's grades 9/A* - 5/B including Maths and English.
Skills required
A real team player for the Finance team, but who also builds relationships with the wider company.
Not afraid of asking questions or to get stuck in.
Prospects
Our Associate Resource Groups champion diversity, equity and inclusion, giving associates a safe space to network, share ideas and create opportunities.
Qualification / Standard : ST0002 Assistant accountant
Duration 18 months