Accounts Assistant Level 2 AAT Apprentice

Accounts Assistant Level 2 AAT Apprentice

We are a small multi-office accountancy firm looking to add apprentices to both our Carterton and Didcot offices. Assist with bookkeeping activities, including sales and purchase ledgers.

Wage: £17,355 a year

Training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm with one hour for lunch. 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date: Monday 1 September

Duration: 1 year 1 month

Positions available: 1

What you'll do at work:

• 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

Where you'll work:

17 Black Bourton Road, Carterton, OX18 3HQ

Training: An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation: ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Your training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) equal to GCSE. Course contents include:

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

Your training plan:

• 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
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (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 maths
• AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting
• Level 2 Accountants or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

End Point Assessment:

• In-tray test
• Portfolio
• Structured Interview

Essential qualifications: GCSE in English & Maths (grade A*- C / 9 - 4). 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
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical thinking
• Team working
• Initiative
• Social Media skills
• Adaptability
• Resilience

Other requirements: Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early.

About this company: An accountancy firm that specialises in supporting business start ups, accountancy & bookkeeping, management reporting, company tax, payroll & CIS and personal taxation.

After this apprenticeship: Continue to AAT level 3 and 4 with a long term future in accountancy.

Contact: ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE, Mike, apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk, 01235216216

Reference code: VAC1000306664

Apply now: Closes on Friday 25 April 2025.