AAT Purchase Ledger Administrator Apprentice (Apprenticeship)

GetMyFirstJob Ltd; Redditch; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance and accountancy training agency in the UK is seeking an Accounts Assistant to manage invoice processing and provide support in accounts tasks. The role includes liaising with suppliers, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with group policies. Ideal candidates will have A Levels and GCSE qualifications along with proficiency in Excel. This position offers career progression opportunities in accountancy.

Qualifications

• Basic principles of accountancy, including double-entry bookkeeping and preparation of financial statements.
• Ability to process and code invoices according to group policies.

Responsibilities

• Processing and coding invoices in accordance with group policies.
• Liaising with suppliers to resolve invoicing queries.
• Supporting the completion of supplier statement reconciliations monthly.

Skills

Computer literate including MS Office specifically Excel

Education

A Levels grade A-C

GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C

Job description

Duties include:


Processing and coding invoices in accordance with group policies.
With wider team support liaise with suppliers to resolve invoicing queries in a professional manner and on a timely basis.
Liaise with the procurement team as necessary to resolve issues.
Supporting the close out the Purchase Ledger at Month End.
Support the completion of supplier statement reconciliations on a monthly basis. Handling post/emails related to invoices and any other associated duties.
Assisting in the preparation and processing of weekly payment runs in line with group policies and procedures to avoid inaccuracies.
Processing monthly Sap Concur expense claims.
Other ad-hoc duties to support the Finance Manager as required.


Training
Foundation covers the basic principles of accountancy, and is your starting point if you’ve never studied accountancy before. You’ll learn the basic principles of accountancy, such as double-entry bookkeeping, costing and preparing financial statements, as well as how to use accountancy software.
This level is ideal if you’re new to accountancy and finance, have previously worked in an accounts department, or are looking to change your career into Accountancy.
To pass this level, you'll be examined on five units. All assessments are computer-based exams (CBE). The area you will cover include:

Bookkeeping transactions.
Bookkeeping controls.
Elements of costing.
Using accounting software.
Foundation Synoptic Assessment.Training will be provided either via classroom or remote sessions. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of their time towards it.


Qualifications required

A Levels grade A-C.
GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C.

Skills required

Be computer literate including MS Office specifically Excel.

Prospects
Opportunity for career progression in the future is available.

Qualification / Standard : ST0608 Accounts or finance assistant
Duration 15 months