AAT Accounts Assistant Apprentice (Apprenticeship)

GetMyFirstJob Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship provider in Birmingham is offering a Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Apprenticeship Level 4. This role involves essential bookkeeping tasks such as managing invoices, preparing financial statements, and using accounting software. Candidates should possess GCSEs in Maths and English along with AAT Level 3. Successful completion could lead to a full-time position and further qualifications, including chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with basic bookkeeping.
• Processing and paying invoices.
• Recording receipts and payments.
• Preparing and checking ledger balances and other monthly and yearly accounts.
• Assisting with preparation work for tax returns and VAT returns.
• Using computerised accounting systems.
• Assisting with preparation work for both statutory and management accounts.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Attention to detail

Ability to work well in a team environment

Accountancy work experience

Education

GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C including Maths and English

AAT level 3

Job description

Job Duties

• Dealing with basic bookkeeping.
• Processing and paying invoices.
• Recording receipts and payments.
• Preparing and checking ledger balances and other monthly and yearly accounts.
• Assisting with preparation work for tax returns and VAT returns.
• Using computerised accounting systems.
• Assisting with preparation work for both statutory and management accounts.
• Assisting in preparation of management accounts.

Training

Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Apprenticeship Level 4 - AAT A key role within any accountancy and finance function, individuals undertaking this apprenticeship will hone their ability to create, verify and review accurate and timely financial information. This apprenticeship can suit a variety of financial functions as there are a range of qualifications available to suit your organisation.

Our Professional Accountant / Taxation Professional apprenticeship programme offers a choice of professional qualification with work based projects. This ensures that learning and skills are directly applied to the apprentice’s role, and maximises the time used as part of off-the-job training.

The course is made up of three mandatory units and five optional units. You must pass all the mandatory assessments and two optional unit assessments to achieve the qualification.

Mandatory

• Drafting and Interpreting of Financial Statements (DAIF)
• Applied Management Accounting (AMAC)
• Internal Accounting Systems and Controls (INAC)

Optional

• Business Tax (BNTA)
• Personal Tax (PNTA)
• Audit and Assurance (AUDT)
• Cash and Financial Management (CSFT)
• Credit and Debt Management (CRDM)

You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a role simulation exam and discussion or reflective statement with supporting portfolio.

Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of your time towards it.

Qualifications required

• GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C including Maths and English.
• AAT level 3.

Skills required

• Communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Accountancy work experience.

Prospects

Possibility to progress onto a full time position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Possibility of progressing to chartered level qualification (subject to review upon completion of level 7 apprenticeship).

Qualification / Standard : ST0003 Professional accounting or taxation technician

Duration 18 months