Responsibilities
What will the apprentice be doing?
As an Accounts Assistant your duties will include;
• Purchase and Sales Ledgers postings
• Help with bank reconciliations
• Completing all credit control duties
• Help out with month end procedures
• Analyse bank statement up to trial balance.
• Help process UK and completing VAT Returns
• Keeping various spreadsheets up to date
• Completing other duties as required
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2)
• Bookkeeping Transactions
• Bookkeeping Controls
• Elements of Costing
• Using Accounting Software
• Work Effectively in Finance
• Foundation Certificate Synoptic Assessment
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
After successfully achieving the AAT Level 2 qualification, the candidate will be considered for a the Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship training and/or the opportunity to progress to a more senior level with the firm and a career within accountancy.
Reality Check
A successful candidate would need to have a clear DBS and credit check, both of which the company will pay for.Skills Required
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Presentation skills, Professionalism, Ability to work under pressureQualifications Required
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 +) DesiredGCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 +) Desired
