AAT Finance Apprenticeship

Opportunity to develop within the Finance Department of one of the country’s leading property investment businesses and be involved in a variety of accounting duties across the ledgers to ensure the accurate and timely processing of transactions.

Cash allocation Raising charges / credits Processing Invoices Invoice checking Utility recharges Car Park income reports Bad debt write offs Refund requests Petty cash requests Applying CIS & VAT rules to invoices Liaising with suppliers Preparing a weekly payment run

Within the role you will rotate throughout the finance function at scheduled intervals, working closely with transactional teams to support the Financial and Management Accountants; with opportunities to provide profit and loss analysis at property and company level to monitor key performance measures. Other duties will include extracting data and reports from property management or accounting systems and using Microsoft Office packages to present information.

Training:

Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3

Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level. You’ll learn complex accounting techniques, and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.

This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. 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’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units you’ve studied at this level.

The area you will cover include:

Advanced Bookkeeping Final Accounts Preparation Management Accounting: Costing Indirect Tax Advanced Synoptic Assessment

The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.

The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.

Training Outcome:

Upon completion, potential to move to Apprenticeship AAT Level 4 or move on to Graduate scheme.

Employer Description:
Specialists in intensive property management LCP UK, part of M Core, established in 1987 is a leading privately owned investment and property management company operating in key locations throughout the UK, Poland, Romania and Germany. Principle activities include the acquisition and management of commercial properties along with the provision of associated services. A proven track record in improving income and value of assets within a mixed-use property portfolio.

Working Hours :
37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

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