AAT Finance Associate Apprenticeship

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to begin or develop a career in professional finance and accounting while working towards an AAT qualification. As a Finance Associate Apprentice, you will support the delivery of a wide range of accounting and finance services to a portfolio of small business clients. You will gain practical experience across bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, management accounts, annual accounts, tax and company secretarial work, under the guidance of our directors and experienced team members.

Client Accounting Support

Support the delivery of bookkeeping, management accounts, payroll, VAT, annual accounts, tax and company secretarial services for a portfolio of clients Process financial transactions, maintain accurate accounting records and complete routine reconciliations using systems such as Xero and Dext Gather, organise and check client information and supporting documents, identifying missing or unusual items Assist with the preparation of reports, working papers, returns and statutory filings under appropriate supervision Support client onboarding, administration and other projects as required Take increasing ownership of tasks as your knowledge, confidence and competence develop

Client Service and Communication

Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues by email, telephone and video call Request information, follow up outstanding queries and provide clear progress updates Build positive working relationships and represent Bright Beany’s values in every interaction Recognise when a matter requires further guidance and raise questions, errors or concerns promptly Handle client, payroll and business information accurately, professionally and confidentially

Training and Professional Development

Study towards the agreed AAT qualification and complete all required training, assessments and examinations Attend scheduled learning sessions, progress reviews and internal training Apply knowledge gained through your studies to practical client work Manage your workload and study commitments responsibly, meeting agreed deadlines Act on feedback, take responsibility for your development and contribute to continuous improvement across the firm

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 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:
The apprentice will gain broad practical experience across a range of accounting and finance services while working towards their AAT qualification As their knowledge, confidence and competence develop, they will be given greater responsibility and increased ownership of client work. An apprentice starting at AAT Level 3 will have the opportunity to progress to AAT Level 4, subject to successful completion, performance and business requirements

Employer Description:

Bright Beany is a Nottingham-based virtual finance department and accounting practice registered with the ICAEW. We provide bespoke, hands-on finance and accounting services to small and growing businesses, from day-to-day bookkeeping through to strategic financial support. Our mission is simple: make a real difference to small businesses. We are not a traditional accountancy practice. We operate as an embedded finance partner for our clients, meaning our team works across the full breadth of accounting and finance – compliance, management reporting, payroll, tax and advisory. No two days are the same.

Working Hours :
We have flexible start and finish times, start between 8-9am, finish between 4-5pm

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,Initiative