AAT Accounts Assistant Apprentice

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant with a background in bookkeeping and month-end procedures. This person should be AAT Level 3 qualified (or equivalent) and will help manage day-to-day accounts, including handling payments, bank reconciliations, invoices, and financial reports.

Responsibilities include the following:

Accounts Payable & Receivable: Process invoices, payments, and ensure everything is up to date General Ledger & Journal Entries: Help keep accurate financial records by entering data and making journal entries Month-End Procedures & Reconciliations: Assist with tasks at the end of the month, including checking financial records and preparing reports VAT Returns & MTD Compliance: Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with Making Tax Digital (MTD) rules Financial Reporting: Help prepare financial reports like Profit and Loss (P&L) statements and balance sheets Bank & Credit Card Reconciliations: Ensure all bank and credit card transactions match the records Invoice Management: Track and manage invoices from suppliers and clients to make sure everything is paid correctly and on time

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 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 behaviors 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 to 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 behaviors associated with your apprenticeship. 

Training Outcome:

We are very committed to our employees and keen on retaining our talent and providing opportunities for them to develop.

Employer Description:
Diploma is a FTSE 100 company with de-centralised businesses across North America, the UK, Europe and Australasia, Diploma is a value-add distribution group supplying critical products and solutions across broad industrial and healthcare markets.

Working Hours :
37.5 hours. Days and shifts tbc.

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