AAT Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

Core Financial Processing

Accounts Payable: Processing supplier invoices accurately, checking records, and preparing weekly payment runs Accounts Receivable: Raising and processing sales invoices and ensuring system data is kept up to date Bank Reconciliations: Checking and reconciling daily bank transactions against our accounting records to ensure complete accuracy Credit Control: Monitoring aging debts, chasing outstanding customer payments professionally via phone and email, and managing credit control queries Payroll preparation and processing: Ensuring that payroll is processed accurately and on a timely basis

Systems & Administration

Working with spreadsheets and maintaining the sales and purchase ledgers on our accounting system (Xero / google sheets) Handling day-to-day queries from customers and suppliers in a timely, professional manner Managing central finance emails and incoming and outgoing department post Growth Opportunities (as training progresses) Learning to compile and complete accurate VAT returns Providing occasional administrative support to the broader team Any other duties as required by the Finance Manager and CFO

This is a hybrid role with a minimum of two days per week in the office.

Training:

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) Tax Processes for Business (TPFB) Business Awareness (BUAW)

Training Outcome:
A permanent role with the scope to take on more as training progresses Potential further apprenticeship opportunities (level 4)

Employer Description:
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation and the UK's authority on age ratings for films and digital content. Our mission is to empower audiences, especially parents, to make informed decisions about what their families watch. We are at the forefront of regulatory policy, advocating for the protection of children in an evolving digital landscape.

Working Hours :
This is a hybrid role with a minimum of two days per week in the office.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Number skills