AAT Accounting Technician Apprentice (Apprenticeship)
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £10.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 June 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG7 6LB |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 260599 |
Summary
Please note, the salary is £24,000 for individuals aged 21 years and over, and £19,500 for those under 21 years.
Duties include:
Use of technology, software, and apps to handle data-processing of accounting records and financial information.
Inputting accounting data from invoices and receipts using software such as Dext and Hubdoc.
Assisting with transaction confirmation and reconciliation using software such as Quickbooks and Xero.
Working with the advisory team to utilise software features to help improve automation of data-processing of accounting data, to remove as many manual touch points as possible.
Identifying and processing different cost classifications for a business’ transactions.
Ensuring that accounting records are complete and up to date on a regular and timely basis for the clients which you are involved with.
Handling data and information for a range of clients within the advisory department.
Supporting with general accounts and tax administration tasks.
Working to weekly/monthly/quarterly deadlines as part of the wider advisory team.
Liaising with clients via email, telephone, and video calls when necessary.
Helping to prepare blogs and articles relevant to your area of work when required.
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.
GCSE's grades 9/A* - 5/B including Maths and English.
Skills required
Tech-proficient – must be confident and comfortable learning and using new software and accounting-related apps.
Must be numerate and have good literacy and general communication skills.
Prospects
Chartered accountancy and/or taxation qualifications and opportunities to progress to manager and partner level.
Qualification / Standard : ST0002 Assistant accountant
Duration 18 months
Duties include:
Use of technology, software, and apps to handle data-processing of accounting records and financial information.
Inputting accounting data from invoices and receipts using software such as Dext and Hubdoc.
Assisting with transaction confirmation and reconciliation using software such as Quickbooks and Xero.
Working with the advisory team to utilise software features to help improve automation of data-processing of accounting data, to remove as many manual touch points as possible.
Identifying and processing different cost classifications for a business’ transactions.
Ensuring that accounting records are complete and up to date on a regular and timely basis for the clients which you are involved with.
Handling data and information for a range of clients within the advisory department.
Supporting with general accounts and tax administration tasks.
Working to weekly/monthly/quarterly deadlines as part of the wider advisory team.
Liaising with clients via email, telephone, and video calls when necessary.
Helping to prepare blogs and articles relevant to your area of work when required.
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.
GCSE's grades 9/A* - 5/B including Maths and English.
Skills required
Tech-proficient – must be confident and comfortable learning and using new software and accounting-related apps.
Must be numerate and have good literacy and general communication skills.
Prospects
Chartered accountancy and/or taxation qualifications and opportunities to progress to manager and partner level.
Qualification / Standard : ST0002 Assistant accountant
Duration 18 months