AAT Finance Apprentice

The apprentice will perform duties and gain understanding in all areas of the finance function. This will build a strong foundation for future progression with Fuel. Key Duties and Responsibilities; • Raising customer invoices. • Chasing outstanding customer purchase orders. • Ensuring that customer accounts are accurate and up to date. • Approving and processing expense claims and reimbursements. • Ensuring accurate recharging of expenses to customers. • Reviewing supplier invoices and querying discrepancies. • Inputting supplier invoices into the accounting system. • Supplier statement reconciliation. • Chasing suppliers for VAT invoices. • Credit control processes. • Credit card reconciliations. • Bank reconciliations. • General other accounting functions. • Coordinating daily financial tasks with the Finance team to optimise workflow. • Assisting in the preparation and posting of journals. • Maintaining a record of all financial transactions, documents, and customer and supplier information. • Admin and any other ad-hoc duties required.

Training:
This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp the fundamentals of bookkeeping, but we will help them develop those vital skills and behaviors to enable them to put their knowledge into action. If you're new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department this level is ideal for you. You don't need any prior experience working in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There are no entry requirements but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn. You'll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancy related business skills and personal skills. You must successfully complete the following: • Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK) • Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC) • Principles of Costing (PCTN) • Business Environment (BESY)

Training Outcome:
On successful completion of the AAT Level 2 Apprenticeship, the candidate will be offered to complete the AAT Level 3 Apprenticeship and so on. As the business is growing, there will also be opportunity to take on additional or more challenging duties, to continue the candidate's skill development.

Employer Description:
We are the UK’s number one leadership and management development provider. Our OFSTED Outstanding rating and £60+ million in verified client ROI projects speak to our results. We focus exclusively on leadership and management development, delivering deep expertise across every level of leadership.

Working Hours :
37.5 hours a week - 9am - 5pm (we can flex these if required for the right candidate)

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Attention to detail