This role is present across various industries. It spans from small organisations to medium sized entities.
The main purpose of this occupation is to assist both internal and external customers in managing their financial and accounting operations.
An assistant accountant is responsible for managing their own workload and time, reporting to a senior accountant.
Duties will include:
Assist with the compilation of accounting and financial records, recording, classify, and reconcile deposits and payments in Excel, organising financial data systematically to prepare accurate accounts
Publish invoices on accounting software such as Hubdoc
Conduct bank reconciliation by matching invoices in the ledger
Review payables and receivables to ensure timely payments, accurate record-keeping, and effective cash flow management
Follow up missing invoice lists with clients on a weekly basis
Prepare payroll by entering timesheets in Excel and calculating hours for payroll software input
Email payroll PAYE & NI summaries to clients
Submit NEST pension contributions on behalf of clients
Assist with management reporting
Prepare profit and loss (P&L) statements to provide clients with financial overviews
Create sales invoices/credit notes for clients
Prepare payment run on weekly basis
Analyse sales reports from online platforms (eBay, Amazon, Square, Etsy) to create accurate sales invoices, ensuring proper classification of transactions and alignment with client records
Chase clients for any queries/issues regarding payroll, payables, receivables, or any other queries as needed
Safeguard against suspicious activities for example anti-money laundering
Training:Assistant Accountant Level 3 (A level) Apprenticeship Standard:
The apprentice will attend college one day per week to work towards the AAT Level 3 qualification
In addition, the apprentice will be allocated with an assessor who will visit them within the workplace once every 6-8 weeks
Training Outcome:
On succesful completion of this apprenticeship, there is potentially a permanent position available
Employer Description:As highly experienced accountants we are able to provide professional bookkeeping and accountancy services for companies across all sectors.
Our satisfied clients range from individuals to sole traders, through to partnerships and medium-sized businesses.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills....Read more...
Reviewing warehouse and distribution contact charges to understand pricing structures
Verifying invoices of historical charges, and comparing actual costs to contract costs
Maintaining a log of all charges and identifying and analysing any discrepancies
Assist with the processing of purchase invoices, cashbook/bank journals and expenses claims through to final payment stage.
Prepare and process internal recharge journals for the support from the finance team
Assist with the routine month end processes including bank and petty cash reconciliations, charge card processing and VAT returns.
Assist with various payroll related tasks
Assisting with cost recovery claim documentation
Preparing and posting cost recovery invoice
Assisting the finance team with ad hoc reconciliations in the Financial Accounts function
Training:Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
For the assistant accountant, the qualification required is:
AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting
AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
Training Outcome:
Hopefully continue to work with Kingsland upon successful completion of apprenticeship
Will review closer to the time with Line Manager and HR
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The ideal candidate would support the finance team and perform daily accounting tasks in credit control and Accounts-payable. Study support and full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with maintaining UK Accounts Receivable ledger to the current high standard. Ledger consists of about 400 accounts totalling almost £2m.
Assist with maintaining Accounts Payables.
Developing relationships with key customers and suppliers.
Allocating cash receipts and processing supplier payments.
Monitoring shipments for accounts which are overdue or in excess of the credit limit. Obtain authorisation from management where relevant.
Resolving customer and supplier queries in a timely manner.
Ensuring overdue accounts are kept within agreed limits.
Ensure overdue accounts are placed on stop in line with company policy.
Assist with processing supplier invoices/credits, and ensure payments are paid promptly and to terms.
Assist with bank reconciliations.
Liaising with all departments.
Credit checking and opening new customer accounts.
Updating procedural documents.
Training:As part of this role, you will undertake the Assistant Accountant level 3 apprenticeship. You will have the opportunity to learn in your role and will be provided with approximately one day per week to study. Your training will be completed online with a dedicated tutor who will support you in your studies. Your delivery schedule will also include some face-to-face training sessions with your tutor. You will be given one day a week to work on your apprenticeship training.
The training you will be completing as part of the Assistant Accountant Level 3 apprenticeship standard includes:
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Continued Professional Development training, organisational structure
Business Awareness
Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
Management Accounting Techniques
Tax Processes for Business
Assist with monthly and year-end reporting of financial and accounts information
Maintain financial and accounting records, including the timely collation of data from a range of sources
Safeguard against suspicious activities, for example anti-money laundering.
Assist with the compilation of accounting and financial records, for example, to inform direct and indirect tax returns
Deliver financial and accounting information and data to stakeholders to ensure that key messages are communicated.
Assist in the maintenance and use of digital systems by using software applications and packages to support the delivery of accurate and timely financial and accounting information.
Use digital systems safely to ensure that the cybersecurity of the organisation is not compromised, and data handling legislative requirements are met.
Undertake Continuous Professional Development by keeping up to date with relevant statutory obligations and procedural best practice.
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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 4:30pmSkills: 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....Read more...
Key Responsibilities:
Posting all purchase invoices to the bought ledger
Reconciling supplier statements
Addressing financial queries from suppliers, including telephone inquiries
Preparing and issuing cheques and bank transfer payments as required
Posting payments received daily and reconciling to customer accounts
Handling all VAT-related tasks, preparing returns, and other government statistics
Maintaining the asset register, calculating depreciation charges, and recording and reconciling all fixed assets and values,
Performing banking and bank account reconciliation,
Preparing and posting all pre-payments and accruals at month-end
Assisting with month-end and year-end processes as required
Compiling and reporting monthly Intrastat statistics for HM Customs and Excise
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
Assisting in the preparation of financial reports and statements,
Providing administrative support to the finance department as needed
Training:Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
Remote delivery training with Strode College using a mix of Video online learning and remote campus training with the tutor
Learning with your employer and any courses they offer
Training Outcome:
Completing an apprenticeship in finance not only equips you with essential skills but also opens doors to various career paths within the company
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Forecasting and budgets
Contribute to the creation of financial statements, reports, and budgets
Perform financial forecasting activities and effectively manage finance systems and software
Create and share monthly management reports
Developing and implementing business plans to improve cost-efficiency
Assist in reviewing monthly budget reports
Invoicing and income recovery
Create quotes/invoices/credit notes and accurately maintain finance information and processes
Assist in monthly billing and other month end tasks
Raise rechargeable invoices on Xero and supplier invoicing systems
Perform weekly statement runs for all suppliers
Streamline and oversee invoicing processes for enhanced efficiency
Proactively pursue invoice payments to ensure all invoices are paid on time
Proactively pursue all overdue debts, with a dedicated daily approach and escalate overdue invoices to the Managing Director
Execute and accurately record financial transactions in a punctual manner
Cost control and reconciliation
Reconcile bank statements, ensuring precision in financial data.
Handle tasks related to accounts payable, accounts receivable, and credit control
Prepare tax documents and facilitate filing processes
Assist in financial audits and contribute to compliance efforts
Deal with all incoming and outgoing financial queries
Provide general administrative support to the finance department
Collaborate with colleagues to enhance financial processes and systems
Build excellent relationships with our clients and suppliers
Update company information as required on company CRMs and supplier CRMs
Training:You will undertake the “Assistant Accountant” Apprenticeship (an Advanced Apprenticeship in Accounting), with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Flexible Apprenticeship Programme.
Assessment will be by an “End Point Assessment” and will be graded “Pass” or “Distinction”. This will include two elements:
A Professional Discussion. This will include a series of questions allowing you to to display the knowledge and experience you have obtained over your apprenticeship. You will build a Portfolio of reflections and product evidence that will be used for discussion points in the PD
A Synoptic Exam. This will include elements you have learnt throughout your studies of the individual AAT Units, and this will contribute towards your end grade
You will be prepared for both of these elements by undertaking studies for the AAT (Level 3) Advanced Diploma in Accounting. This will underpin both elements of your “end point assessment”. It is anticipated that your apprenticeship duration will be for 15-18 months. Those with no prior accounting knowledge might be required to first complete their Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship.
You will receive support from both the employer, and the training provider, to complete and achieve your Apprenticeship and will be given time to study during the week on a day release basis. As you are working towards a professional qualification, it is also expected that you will continue your studies outside of normal office hours.
As you learn more in both the office and in your studies your responsibilities, and the variety of tasks you undertake, are expected to increase.
Those with previous relevant qualifications and experience may be considered for a Higher Apprenticeship undertaking the Professional Accounting Technician Standard.Training Outcome:There is a strong progression path for a successful apprenticeship to go on and complete a level 4 apprenticeship afterwards along with continuous development and chances to increase duties and responsibilities within their role.Employer Description:Empro Business Group are a boutique consultancy group
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You can expect to be involved in a wide range of activities, gaining significant exposure to the business and building a broad professional network.
Key responsibilities will vary depending on which team you are sitting within but may include:
Liaising with various stakeholders to understand, challenge and report the overheads and headcount of the business
Providing accurate, timely and reliable overhead and cost information, and analysis to senior management
Utilising Thales tools to develop internal reporting and ensure consistency across the UK
Supporting cost centre reviews
Assisting in the budgeting cycle where required
Managing data cleanse activities including balance sheet reconciliation
Supporting projects in maintaining forecast invoicing dates and improving cash forecasting
Supporting preparation and distribution of monthly financial results, ensuring tight deadlines are achieved
Training:You will start by enrolling onto a Level 2 Accountant Assistant Apprenticeship with our award-winning training partner. Delivered via a virtual delivery model over 15 months, the apprenticeship will introduce you to day-to-day accounting activities and will help you to build the competence to deliver these successfully. On completion of the programme, you will achieve an AAT Level 2 Diploma in Accounting.Training Outcome:You will be expected to progress onto higher level learning and will become an account assistant in our finance team. Employer Description:Together, we create the ingenious technological systems and innovations that impact and improve people's lives every single day. Even if you haven't heard the name Thales before, you've definitely benefited from our inventiveness. We reinvest 20% of our sales in Research & Development in the UK. Together we supply invention across 4 core areas: Aerospace, Space, Defence and Security, Digital Identity and Security.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8-hours Monday - Thursday, 5-hours Friday), exact working hours TBCSkills: IT skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
You will be providing comprehensive support with the maintenance of accurate financial records to the Management Accountant and Finance Manager to assist the company to maintain client relations with existing customers, suppliers, and business associates. You will also undertake related works as designated by the Finance Manager to meet company targets. Your role will require exceptional ability to coordinate, plan and organize your daily tasks independently.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Weekly Credit Control of clients’ accounts
Liaising with all new clients to establish and develop client rapport
Handling incoming finance queries and use own initiative to problem solve
Creating and sending sales invoices
Processing weekly direct debit collection submissions
Bank reconciliations
Maintaining the CRM system (Hubspot) and ensuring consistency with accounting system (Xero)
Contributing towards personal and departmental objectives
Liaising with the Finance Department team and the wider company teams
Providing wider Finance Department with support and assistance with any ad hoc tasks
Shredding and storing confidential/sensitive documentation
Training:Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Worcester (WR4 9GN).
You will receive training one day per week which is a combination of face-to-face and remote, as per your assigned training plan. -
Additional training for functional skills in English and Maths will be undertaken if needed.
You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment to gain your Assistant Accountant level 3 qualification.
There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme.Training Outcome:
This position could lead to a permanent position within the organisation.
Employer Description:An established family run business providing quality management systems for businesses across a wide variety of sectors.
We have a strong company ethos based around our core values: display Positivity, Passion and Professionalism; be Dynamic and Deliver; always Authentic and Approachable. These values are reflected in our relations with our clients, suppliers and employees alike.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
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Accounting software – Develop a deep understanding of the Xero accounting software and become proficient using the Microsoft and Google suites of applications.
Account reconciliation – Assisting with reconciling bank statements, supplier and customer accounts and ensuring records are accurate and up-to-date
Invoice processing – Support the finance team with posting and processing invoices.
Data management – Working with confidential financial data, supporting data sourcing, entry and manipulation as well as generating reports.
Month end – Assisting with recurring month end tasks and ensuring timely and accurate month end close procedures are performed.
Annual accounts – Working with the Financial Controller to prepare the financial statements and accompanying note disclosures.
General administration – Obtain an understanding of the inner workings of a business and all of the internal functions; including working across teams to achieve company-wide goals.
Ethics and quality – Developing your professional judgement and attention to detail as well as ensuring the highest ethical, professional and legal standards are maintained at all times.
International – We have subsidiaries in the USA and Australia so this role will involve working across timezones and engaging with cross-border financial issues.Training:Duration:• 21 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:• Work-based training with your employer• Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week for 1 year)• Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)• Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:• AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting• AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting• Level 3 Assistant Accountant ApprenticeshipTraining Outcome:Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be opportunities to grow within the Finance team, including taking on new roles and pursuing further finance qualifications. Since we are a dynamic, growing company, there is also the possibility of pursuing new roles in other areas of the business, such as the software, trading or data science teams.Employer Description:Habitat Energy is a fast growing technology company focused on the trading and algorithmic optimisation of energy storage and renewable assets around the world. Our mission is to deliver outstanding returns to our clients to increase the attractiveness of renewable energy globally and support the transition to a clean energy future. Our rapidly growing team of 89 people in Austin, TX, Oxford, UK, and Melbourne, Australia brings together exceptionally talented and passionate people in the domains of energy trading, data science, software engineering and renewable energy management.
In addition, we present the opportunity to work internationally with our subsidiaries in the USA and Australia. Habitat Energy offers a unique environment which allows exposure to all functions of the business.Working Hours :Monday to Friday. Core hours 9 - 6 with 1 hour lunch break (flexibility to these core hours can be agreed with your line manager)Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Understands confidentiality....Read more...
Assist with the completion of the company’s payroll routines and payroll cycles
Assist with data entry for all new starters and leavers
Assist with annual external audit
Preparation of monthly schedules to assist the Financial Controller with month end reporting
Code and enter invoices and expense reports into the accounting system accurately and in a timely manner
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies or issues in a timely manner
Collaborate with internal departments to ensure proper documentation and approval processes are followed
Monthly accounts receivable run and assist with debt collection when required
Weekly reconciliation of company prepaid debit cards
Processing monthly and ad hoc expense runs
Provide additional support and/or cover for other administrative and operational tasks within the Finance team subject to critical business need
Post journals as required
Training:
The apprenticeship end qualification is Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3
Apprenticeship training is to be delivered on-site at First Intuition's Manchester city-centre offices.
If necessary you will be enrolled onto the AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping and then the full AAT Level 3 Accounting qualification
You'll also attend a series of skills workshops to help you build the soft skills you need to build your career in finance
You'll be supported through your programme by a dedicated Skills and Development Coach who is there to ensure you get everything you need to succeed in your apprenticeship
Training Outcome:
The opportunity to continue as a full-time team member upon completion of apprenticeship programme. Should you wish, there is potential to continue your studies and progress AAT level 4
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