Apprentice Assistant Accountant

Getting In Limited; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Apprentice Finance Assistant to join their dynamic Finance team. This role is pivotal in supporting the Foundation’s mission to enhance health in the local community. As an Apprentice, you will gain invaluable experience in financial operations, processing documentation, and maintaining accurate records. This opportunity is designed for those looking to kickstart their career in finance and accountancy, with comprehensive training provided to help you develop essential skills. Join a passionate team and take the first step towards a rewarding career in finance!

Qualifications

• Strong communication and IT skills are essential for this role.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Finance Department mailbox and allocate tasks to team members.
• Assist with processing financial documentation and ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Education

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Job description

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Apprentice Assistant Accountant

Apply From: 16/04/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Employer

Guy's and St Thomas' Foundation

Vacancy Description

We are looking for an Apprentice Finance Assistant to join our Finance team. The team is vital to the Foundation’s ability to make an impact and improve health in Lambeth and Southwark. This role will be primarily responsible for processing, filing and other administration. It will provide support to the Finance team in its mission to process and report financial information of the highest quality. The team is engaging, collaborative and supportive, as well as highly motivated and passionate about their work. This Apprentice role offers an opportunity to gain experience across a range of financial operations and tasks and is a first step towards a career in finance and accountancy. Specific responsibilities (Ranked most to least frequent)

• Workflow: Monitor the Finance Department mailbox and in-tray, allocate to team members and take responsibility for agreed own tasks.
• Breadth of Role: Assist the team to check and process a range of financial documentation and check budget codes, and VAT codes etc are correct.
• Communications: Respond to incoming queries appropriate to Apprentice capabilities and role in a timely and professional manner.
• Accuracy and Detail: Maintain and input data in the finance systems ensuring that details and contacts are current and accurate.
• Task Processing: Assist the team with processing payment runs, ensuring all payments are handled efficiently.
• Documentation: File all completed work in the appropriate files promptly. Archive all work in accordance with the department’s guidelines, maintaining files and archives in an organised and logical order.
• Business As Usual: Perform other ad-hoc tasks as required, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the finance team.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Assistant Accountant

Employer Description

Working closely with both the local hospitals and the communities within the local area we are an employer of choice within the charitable sector.

Vacancy Location

The Grain House 46 Loman Street London UK SE1 0EH

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000315373

Key Dates

Apply From

16/04/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-04-25 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-04-28 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT

This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.

Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.

You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. 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 will need to study the following four units:

• Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
• Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).
• Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).
• Business Awareness (BUAW).

You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and discussion 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.

Learning Provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills

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