AAT Assistant Accountant Apprentice

We are seeking an Apprentice to join the Avendra International Finance team within Aramark based in our Leeds office. The role will support the Finance Manager and Accountant for Avendra Continental Europe in managing the financial performance of the business and supporting the other key stakeholders in delivering on its strategic objectives. Operating across multiple legal entities this is an excellent opportunity to get broad exposure to the finance & accounting function.

The Apprentice will be completing the assistant accountant Level 3 apprenticeship and will be supported throughout by the talent coaches at Kaplan, our partner training provider, and will have a workplace mentor for support.

Full training will be provided in all areas of both the apprenticeship and the job role.

Key Responsibilities:

Active involvement through the month end close cycle, including Journal preparation and postings. Monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Support with preparation of monthly reporting packs. Treasury, accounts payable and sales ledger responsibilities. Credit control responsibilities. Contact point for internal and external audit. Liaison with internal and external tax advisers to ensure compliance with local tax legislation. Submission of monthly and quarterly VAT Returns. Other ad hoc support as required.

Training:

Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3

Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level. You’ll learn complex accounting techniques, and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.

This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. 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’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units you’ve studied at this level.

The area you will cover include:

Advanced Bookkeeping. Final Accounts Preparation. Management Accounting: Costing. Indirect Tax. Advanced Synoptic Assessment.

The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.

The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.

Training Outcome:

There is the potential after completing the Level 3 Apprenticeship to progress to a role as an Assistant Accountant and continue studies at level 4 and beyond. Looking longer term, Aramark is a large employer with many opportunities.

Employer Description:
Trinity Purchasing is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Aramark Corporation - a leading global provider of food, facilities and uniform services to education, healthcare, business and industry, and sports, leisure and corrections clients. Trinity Purchasing operates under the umbrella of Avendra, the procurement arm of Aramark, combining purchasing power, operational services and eProcurement software to meet client priorities and requirements

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

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