AAT Apprentice Assistant Accountant
Bradley Murphy Design Ltd · Birmingham
- To ensure the day-to-day accounts transactions are processed to a high standard.
- To act as first point of contact for all finance queries.
- To pursue payments from customers.
- Ensure Sales invoices are raised correctly based on information generated from the Rapport3/Cmap system
- Submit invoices to correct contact person including supporting documentation where appropriate
- Ensure all invoices are correctly authorised
- Input invoices accurately
- Process expenses claims & credit card statements
- Prepare payment runs
- Resolve purchase ledger queries
- Input Credit Card purchases and chase Card holders for receipts.
- Filing credit card receipts.
- Email statements to Debtors once a month
- Monitor overdue invoices report
- Liaise with colleagues to resolve Client queries
- Chase debtors by phone/email
- Support continuous improvement through identifying and suggesting changes and being proactive in implementing them once agreed.
Perks & benefits
Skills required
- Basic numeracy and accounting skills, with an interest in finance and bookkeeping.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Good attention to detail, accuracy when working with figures, and the ability to maintain confidential information.
- An aptitude for learning accounting software and financial processes, along with strong organisational and time-management skills.
Qualifications required
- GCSE's in Maths & English grade 4 or above essential
Training you'll get
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT
This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entrylevel talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.
Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancyand Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AATLevel 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to supportthe business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.
You will learn how to prepare financial statements for SoleTraders 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 fourunits:
- Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
- Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).
- Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).
- Business Awareness (BUAW).
Future prospects
- This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to develop valuable accounting and finance skills whilst working towards a Level 3 Assistant Accountant qualification.
- Upon successful completion, there may be opportunities for a permanent position within the company, with progression to more advanced accounting responsibilities and further professional qualifications, such as Level 4 Accounting Technician apprenticeships (AAT), subject to performance and business needs.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
