AAT Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers a fantastic apprenticeship opportunity in Accountancy. This role will immerse you in a variety of accounting and bookkeeping functions, providing hands-on experience in preparing accounts, managing VAT returns, and utilizing accounting software. With a structured training program and the potential for further qualifications, this position is perfect for those looking to kickstart their career in finance. Join a supportive team and gain valuable skills that will set you on a path towards professional growth and increased responsibilities within the company.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include GCSEs with a focus on English and Maths.
• Desirable qualifications include A Levels in two subjects.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping transactions and draft VAT returns.
• Prepare accounts, match bank feeds, and handle payroll tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Accuracy

Excel skills

Education

GCSE in 5 subjects including English & Maths

A Level in 2 subjects

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Summary
A great opportunity to start your career in Accountancy covering a range of accounting and bookkeeping functions, including performing day-to-day bookkeeping transactions for clients and drafting their VAT returns. For the successful candidate, there will be potential for progressing to subsequent qualifications.

Wage
£15,000 a year

£15,000-£18,000 per annum

Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours
Monday to Thursday from 9.00am to 5.15pm & Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm with an hour for lunch. 36 hours a week

Start date
Monday 30 June 2025

Duration
1 year 2 months

Positions available
2

Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

A broad range of accounting and finance tasks will be undertaken providing experience across our activities. Tasks will include:

• Accounts preparation and bookkeeping
• Matching the bank feeds
• Month-end journals
• Understanding the various accounting software in use
• VAT returns
• Payroll
• Personal tax
• Business tax
• General admin, including ad-hoc duties, assisting the owners in administration, finance, and other duties.

Where you'll work
21 ANGEL HILL, TIVERTON, EX16 6PE

Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation
ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD

Your training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) - Equal to GCSE

Course contents

• Record transactional data.
• Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data.
• Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
• Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate results.
• Use finance and accounting software packages to manage data.
• Handle data in line with cyber and data security requirements.

Your training plan
You will undertake the Level 2 "Accounts / Finance Assistant" Apprenticeship with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Flexible Apprenticeship Programme. This blended learning experience incorporates multiple teaching methods.

More training information
Where candidates have already achieved AAT Level 2 or equivalent, a higher-level apprenticeship may be considered.

Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:

• a minimum of 5 subjects including English & Maths (grade 9 - 5 (A* - C))

Desirable qualifications
A Level in:

• 2 subjects (grade A - C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Accuracy
• Excel skills

Other requirements
How will you get to the office in Tiverton? If local to Tiverton how will you get to Accountancy Learning in Exeter?

About this company
Bray Accountants was founded in 1978 and has expanded into the largest accountancy practice in Tiverton, Devon.

After this apprenticeship
It is expected that you will stay with the company following successful completion of your apprenticeship to undertake further qualifications and increase your responsibility in the office.

Contact
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD
Ruth
[e-mail]

Reference code
VAC1000313387

Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 11:59pm)