AAT Audit and Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start a career in audit and accounts. You will be part of a collaborative team, gaining hands-on experience and responsibilities early on. Training includes technical skills, in-house learning, and personal development support. A dedicated buddy and partner mentor will guide your career progression. After the probationary period, hybrid working is available.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare statutory accounts using accounting software and manual records. Analyse client financial data, including bank statements. Conduct stock-taking at client sites and assist with audit assignments. Learn how to prepare corporation tax computations. Use software such as Xero, CCH accounts production, and CaseWare audit. Communicate with clients via phone, email, and in person. Engage in effective internal communication to support smooth workflow and knowledge sharing across the team.

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).

Training Outcome:

As an Audit & Accounts Assistant, you’ll start by studying towards your AAT Level 3 qualification, with full support to progress onto the ICAEW ACA qualification to become a Chartered Accountant.
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Employer Description:
We are an award-winning top 100 accountancy firm, achieving in 2019, Tolley’s Best Single Office Tax Practice in the UK,Top 10 Accountancy Employer, finalists for Graduate and Non-Graduate Programme of the year and Mid-Tier Firm of the Year. We have fantastic modern offices in North London and are forward thinking in our approach to both clients and staff and offer a supportive and progressive working environment.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Skills:
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