AAT Accounting Apprentice (Apprenticeship)

GetMyFirstJob Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading job training provider in the UK is seeking an Assistant Accountant Apprentice to support the Billing and Collections team. This role involves updating cash flow forecasts, posting receipts, and maintaining customer relationships. Candidates should possess GCSEs in Maths and English, with a strong desire to undertake an AAT Level 2 or Level 3 apprenticeship in Finance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. This opportunity is an excellent step toward a career in accountancy.

Qualifications

• 5/B including Maths and English.
• AAT Level 3 Advanced in accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the Billing and Collections team.
• Update cash flow forecast with remittances daily.
• Post receipts from bank statements and allocate remittance advice.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

Desire to undertake Level 2 or Level 3 apprenticeship in Finance

Education

GCSE's grades 9/A

Job description

Responsibilities

You will be supporting the Billing and Collections team. Updating receipts cash flow forecast with remittances each day. Posting receipts from the bank statements daily and allocating remittances advice, accurately and in a timely manner. Allocating nil accounts and Direct Debit receipts to ensure ledgers are up to date. Take card payments from residents over the phone and accurately record the transactions in the financial systems. Input accurate financial data into the finance system. Run system reports to aid with analysis of the debtor book. Assist with system cleansing to ensure accurate customer communications are sent out. Respond promptly and in a professional manner to debtors and internal enquiries. Maintain strong relationships with customers, both internally and externally. Other general support to the wider Accounts Receivable team as directed.

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.

Apprenticeship Standard

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 GCSE's grades 9/A

Qualifications and Skills

• - 5/B including Maths and English.
• Skills required Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office packages.
• Desire to undertake Level 2 or Level 3 apprenticeship in Finance.