AAT Technical Accountant Apprentice (Apprenticeship)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional apprenticeship program in London is seeking an Assistant Accountant to manage technical accounting issues and client portfolios. Responsibilities include maintaining client accounts, processing financial information, and ensuring compliance with service standards. Required qualifications include an AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma and proficiency in Excel and other software tools. Opportunities for permanent employment exist following the apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting required.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and accounting principles.
• Competence in Business Awareness, Ethics, and Problem Solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical accounting issues for client portfolios.
• Maintain accounting arrangements and monitor account quality.
• Process client accounts and manage premium collections.

Skills

Excel

Standard database packages

Word

Ability to work accurately

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

A Levels grade A - C

5 GCSE's grades 9/A* - 5/C including Maths and English

Job description

To be responsible for all technical accounting issues within the branch, for assigned portfolios of clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintaining appropriate accounting arrangements.
Monitoring the quality and appropriateness of the client accounts.
Processing of client accounts.
Collection of premiums.
Developing methods to enhance the smooth running of the financial relationship with the client.
Administering relevant client accounts, technical posting, client cash balance, accounts quality control and data collection.
Assisting in the overall management of the portfolio including profit analysis and portfolio ‘audits’.
Assisting in managing the accounting relationship with clients including managing clients’ expectations and meeting deadlines / service standards as required. This will include an element of direct client contact.
Working closely with other technical areas such as underwriting and claims to ensure an effective overall client relationship.


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.

Management Accounting: Costing.

Indirect Tax.

Advanced Synoptic Assessment.
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

A Levels grade A - C.
5 GCSE's grades 9/A* - 5/C including Maths and English.

Skills required


Excel, standard database packages and Word.
Ability to work accurately and to deadlines.


Prospects
Potential to be made a permanent member of staff beyond the FTC role.
Qualification / Standard : ST0002 Assistant accountant
Duration 18 months