Accounts Apprentice

Bookkeeping (Core Responsibility)

Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients. Process purchase invoices, sales invoices, receipts, payments, journals and accruals/prepayments. Perform bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and control account reconciliations. Ensure all financial data is correctly coded and compliant with accounting standards.

 

Monthly Management Accounts (Core Responsibility)

Prepare monthly management accounts for clients, including P&L, balance sheet, aged debtor/creditor reports, variance analysis, and cashflow insights. Review bookkeeping for completeness and accuracy prior to producing reports. Identify trends, anomalies, and issues within client accounts, raising queries where necessary. Work closely with the business owner to agree presentation style, reporting templates, and key performance indicators. Provide clear explanations of month-end results and support clients with understanding their financial performance.

 

Payroll

Support the payroll process when required. Initially, payroll may be handled by the business owner while you become familiar with the workflow and client requirements. Assist in maintaining payroll records and processing basic monthly changes (e.g., starters/leavers, hours, adjustments).

 

Additional Responsibilities

Assist with VAT submissions and ensure deadlines are met. Communicate directly with clients to obtain information or clarify queries. Maintain organised digital records and contribute to improving internal processes.

 

Credit Control

Monitor outstanding customer invoices and ensure timely collection of payments. Produce and review aged debtor reports to identify overdue accounts. Send reminder statements, follow up by email/phone, and escalate overdue debts when required. Maintain accurate records of all contact with customers regarding outstanding balances. Work with clients to resolve invoice disputes quickly and professionally. Identify recurring payment issues and highlight them to the business owner.

Training:

The Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician AAT apprenticeship standard includes 4 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 online (depending on apprentices’ location) through day release.

Modules will include:

Applied Management Accounting Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statements  Business Tax Personal Tax

Attending the EMA hub in Derby city centre for classroom sessions delivered by specialist trainers, one day a week. You will also be supported by a dedicated mentor through your portfolio of work and end point assessment.

Training Outcome:

Opportunity to stay as part of the team as a full time member of staff and the employer will be happy to discuss an appropriate pathway to becoming chartered (Level 7).

Employer Description:

The Accounting House has been established for over 20yrs and now supports multiple clients across all areas related to accounts. Whether you are a busy looking for support with balancing the books or someone to assist with tax regulations we are the business for you. An accounts practice with a personable touch and willing to follow through on promises from start to finish.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm or 9am to 5pm

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