AAT Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Based in our head office in Borough Market, you'll have the opportunity to work in a diverse, multinational and sociable team.

We are looking for someone who is keen to gain invaluable accountancy experience in an entry-level role and who enjoys a broad variety of work. This apprenticeship offers exposure to both Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and core accounting activities, providing accounting support to our US Partnerships and Canadian Pathways businesses. The role will involve supporting month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations (including intercompany reconciliations), accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, as well as helping to produce management information used to support business decision-making.

Main areas of focus for the role.

Processing accounting transactions for Canada Pathways and US Partnerships. Processing supplier invoices and supporting accounts payable activities, including preparing payments. Recording and allocating receipts and supporting accounts receivable processes. Performing accounting reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts. Supporting the preparation of budgets and forecasts. Ad hoc project work and process improvement activities.The apprenticeship will involve a high degree of autonomy so if you are someone who likes control over your work and enjoys organising your day, this apprenticeship will suit you. You will also benefit from working in a supportive team with colleagues who will be eager to help and train you. We are keen for you to contribute ideas on ways of working and will give you opportunities to influence decisions about how we do things. To help you succeed in your role, we will train you so that you have a full understanding of our business goals and context and we will work with you to determine what additional training you will need to do your job better and develop professionally. We will also work hard to ensure that you are supported and guided so that you enjoy your job and achieve your potential. We will ensure you have exposure to the wider finance team, with opportunities to shadow.

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 continuewith 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:
Opportunities for full time employment post qualification.

Employer Description:
Our culture is collaborative, supportive and focused on continuous improvement. We encourage people at all levels to contribute ideas, take ownership and develop their skills through hands-on experience and mentoring. As part of a global education organisation, apprentices have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, work with teams across different countries, and make a meaningful contribution from day one.

Working Hours :
9am - 5.30pm. Days TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative