AAT Accounts Assistant Apprentice (Apprenticeship)

GetMyFirstJob Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship provider in Liverpool is seeking an Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprentice. This role offers comprehensive training with no prior experience required. You'll assist in various accounting tasks while pursuing your AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. The position is ideal for individuals with good maths, IT, and English skills looking to start their careers in finance. The apprenticeship lasts 15 months.

Qualifications

• Good maths, IT, and English skills required.
• No prior experience working in accounts necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing of supplier invoices.
• Handle invoice approval system maintenance.
• Manage processing of sales receipts and donations.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Numerical accuracy

Ability to work independently

Good communication skills

Good organisational and administrative skills

Computer literacy

Use of accountancy software

Education

Minimum of 4 GCSEs- Grade 9-4 (A*-C)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day processing of supplier invoices.
• Assist with the maintenance of the organisation's invoice approval system.
• Assist with the day-to-day processing of sales receipts, including allocation against relevant invoices.
• Assist with the processing of donations made to the organisation.
• Assist with the processing of other non-sales income received via bank transfer, cheque and cash.
• To check, verify and process finance forms, claims and invoices.
• To maintain various information required by the finance team and deal with accounts queries.
• To provide financial information to other members of the finance team and to the Assistant Financial Accountant in a timely manner.
• To attend team meetings and other appropriate meetings, as required.
• To occasionally provide cover for other team members during periods of absence or leave.

Training

For your reference - apprenticeship duration is 15 months

Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2 - AAT

This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp the fundamentals of bookkeeping but we will help them develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action.

If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department this level is ideal for you. You don’t need any prior experience working in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There are no entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn.

You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancy related business skills and personal skills. You must successfully complete the following:

• Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK)
• Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC)
• Principles of Costing (PCTN)
• Business Environment (BESY)

You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and interview 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 time to off the job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs- Grade 9-4 (A*-C), preferably in Maths, IT, Business (or comparable)

Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software (i.e. Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Numerical accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Computer literacy
• Use of accountancy software

Prospects

Fixed term contract for apprenticeship duration.

Qualification / Standard : ST0608 Accounts or finance assistant

Duration 15