AAT Finance Apprenticeship
| Posting date: | 27 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £9.89 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 August 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG7 7EA |
| Company: | GetMyFirstJob Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 272533 |
Summary
John Pye Auctions is the UK’s largest auction house network, holding over 1,400 auctions on behalf of high street brands, UK banks, finance houses, property agents and government authorities. We are proud to have been named the fastest growing auction company in the UK and our continued growth is testament to the dedicated team of staff and our valued customers and clients.
Collating all purchase invoices for approval
Ensuring all relevant invoices are approved for payment
Correctly coding all invoices in respect of nominal ledger and department
Check & reconcile supplier statements
Completing the supplier payment run
Sending remittances to suppliers and dealing with any supplier queries
Ordering goods on behalf of departments
Processing staff expenses
Posting all banking sheets into SAGE
Postings all vendor reports into SAGE
Processing client payments in the bank
Posting client payments onto SAGE
Filing of all invoices
Proactively involved in process improvement
Weekly updating of auction sheets
Ad hoc projects delegated by seniors
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
AAT Level 2 or A Levels grades A* to C
GCSE's grades 4 - 9 including Maths and English
Skills required
Ability to analyse and interpret data
Strong numeracy skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience with Sage 50 and Xero (preferable)
Prospects
The opportunity to continue studying towards becoming a fully qualified accountant. There will be an opportunity to develop a broad understanding of our business with plenty of opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
Qualification / Standard : ST0002 Assistant accountant
Duration 18 months
Collating all purchase invoices for approval
Ensuring all relevant invoices are approved for payment
Correctly coding all invoices in respect of nominal ledger and department
Check & reconcile supplier statements
Completing the supplier payment run
Sending remittances to suppliers and dealing with any supplier queries
Ordering goods on behalf of departments
Processing staff expenses
Posting all banking sheets into SAGE
Postings all vendor reports into SAGE
Processing client payments in the bank
Posting client payments onto SAGE
Filing of all invoices
Proactively involved in process improvement
Weekly updating of auction sheets
Ad hoc projects delegated by seniors
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
AAT Level 2 or A Levels grades A* to C
GCSE's grades 4 - 9 including Maths and English
Skills required
Ability to analyse and interpret data
Strong numeracy skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience with Sage 50 and Xero (preferable)
Prospects
The opportunity to continue studying towards becoming a fully qualified accountant. There will be an opportunity to develop a broad understanding of our business with plenty of opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
Qualification / Standard : ST0002 Assistant accountant
Duration 18 months