AAT Finance Apprentice

Job duties include:

To assist with the day-to-day management of ledgers including inputting purchase ledger transactions, reconciling to statements and requesting details for missing transactions.  

To maintain contact and building relationships with suppliers. To maintain an adequate and organised filing system. To deal with client queries by phone and email. To gain an understanding of the group structure. Posting invoices, payments and carrying out bank reconciliations. General administration support within the finance function and supporting with ad-hoc projects as and when required.



Training:

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 Businesses.
 

Training Outcome:

Opportunities within the business to continue learning and move into an assistant management accountant or purchase ledger clerk position. We are passionate about continuous professional development and would support the individual to complete further apprenticeships/qualifications to develop in their role. 

Employer Description:
Ashcourt Group is a family-run organisation and a leading supplier of construction materials and waste management solutions. We currently have several aggregate outlets, six ready-mix concrete plants, multiple wash plants and other recycling facilities, and have a fleet in excess of 220 HGVs out on the roads daily, servicing our customers across the construction industry.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative