Finance Assistant Apprentice

Process and prepare financial and business forms for the purpose of checking account balances, facilitating purchases, etc. Perform routine calculations to produce analyses and reports as requested by the Accounts Director Help oversee and manage individual accounts Create, send, and follow up on invoices Review and adhere to department budgets Collect and enter data for various financial spreadsheets Review and audit financial statements and reports, ensure all calculations and data entries are correct Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified by conversing with employees and/or clients Report any troubling discoveries or suspicion of wrongdoing to the proper authorities Assist the Accounts Director in creating financial reports on a regular basis Adhere to the company's or organisation's financial policies and procedures Answer question and provide assistance to stakeholders, customers, and clients as needed Attend finance department meetings, sometimes assisting with financial reporting to Managers and Senior Managers Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions.

Training:

The Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard includes 6 AAT exams, in addition to the Synoptic Assessment as part of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process.

The knowledge units will be delivered at the EMA training hub in Derby or Nottingham (depending on apprentices’ location) through day release.

AAT Modules are as follows:

Introduction to Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit) Principles of Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit) Management Accounting Techniques

Financial Accounting:

Preparing Financial Statements Business Awareness Tax Processes for Business

Training Outcome:

The opportunity to continue as a full time team member upon completion of apprenticeship programme. 

Employer Description:
One thing that we firmly believe at Star Group is that our people are our biggest asset and our management structure empowers our people to challenge our existing methods and as such, we’re constantly improving, working more efficiently and passing those benefits onto our clients.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental