Accounts Assistant - Level 2 AAT Apprentice

Crescent Accountancy; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and client-focused firm as an Accounts Assistant Level 2 AAT Apprentice. This exciting full-time role offers hands-on experience in financial support, from processing invoices to assisting with VAT returns. You'll benefit from structured training with a reputable college, gaining essential skills in accounting and finance. With a commitment to personalized service, this growing company provides a supportive environment where you can thrive. If you're eager to learn and make a difference in the financial sector, this apprenticeship is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and industry experience can adjust the apprenticeship.
• Apprentices will gain professional knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform office administration tasks to support the practice.
• Prepare and process invoices accurately and timely.
• Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns.

Skills

Customer care skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Initiative

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting

Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Math

Job description

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Edwin Samu FCCA,FMAAT, BSc (Hons),MSc. PGcert

Company Description

Welcome to Crescent Accountancy, a growing and client-focused firm based in Carterton, Oxfordshire. We provide personalised services to individuals and local businesses, offering a range of solutions including bookkeeping, payroll, tax, business development, and specialist advisory. Our experienced team is committed to delivering timely, accurate, and proactive financial support both in-person and virtually.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Carterton. As an Accounts Assistant Level 2 AAT Apprentice at Edmil Accountants, you will be responsible for tasks such as:

• Perform office administration tasks to support the practice
• Prepare and process invoices accurately and timely
• Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Conduct bank analysis and contribute to the preparation of extended trial balances
• Handle data entry and maintain financial records in line with data security requirements
• Update the company website and social media platforms with relevant information
• Contact clients to follow up on unpaid invoices and assist with credit control
• Record transactional data accurately using finance and accounting software packages
• Support the team with routine accounting tasks and reconciliations
• Assist in preparing financial reports and documents as required

Training

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

• College or training organisation

Abingdon and Witney College

• Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

• Course contents and training plan

Working towards a Level 2 Accounts or finance assistant apprenticeship standard

• Duration:

13 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment

• Delivery model:

Work-based training with your employer

Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week or 2 evenings for a year)

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)

Off-the-job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work

• Qualifications included:

Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Math

AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting

Level 2 Accountants or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

• End Point Assessment:

In-tray test

Structured Interview

Essential Qualifications

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Customer care skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Initiative
• Adaptability skills
• Resilience skills

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries
• Accounting

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