Accountancy Apprentice

In the role of Accountancy Apprentice, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:

Update financial reports and maintain both manual and digital filing systems Assist with the reconciliation of revenue and balance sheet accounts Input data into financial systems and run reports to support colleagues and budget managers Contribute to year-end accounting processes Manage your own workload while supporting the financial team with various ad hoc administrative tasks Gain exposure to a range of accounting activities, including budgeting and forecasting

Key Responsibilities:

Process journals to accurately record financial transactions in compliance with accounting standards Check financial transactions to ensure they are recorded correctly and investigate any discrepancies Perform reconciliations, such as matching accounts and resolving discrepancies between records Ensure that all financial transactions align with relevant accounts and ledgers

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, 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:
Opportunity for a full time position within the team upon completion of the apprenticeship programme 

Employer Description:

Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.

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

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative