AAT Accounts Assistant Apprentice
Adderstone Living Limited · Newcastle upon Tyne
- Processing purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Raising and posting sales invoices.
- Posting and reconciling company credit card receipts and monitoring expenditure.
- Assisting with daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Completing and maintaining credit account application forms for suppliers.
- Processing subcontractor payments and maintaining accurate payment records.
- Learning about the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), including how it applies to the business and assisting with CIS-related administration.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and filing documentation.
- Supporting the finance team with general administrative duties and month-end processes.
- Assisting with ad hoc finance tasks as required.
Perks & benefits
Skills required
- A keen interest in finance, accounting and developing a career within the profession.
- Good numerical skills with the ability to work accurately and pay close attention to detail.
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, or a willingness to learn.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling financial information.
- Willingness to learn new finance systems, processes and accounting principles.
- Ability to follow procedures and work accurately with financial data.
- A proactive approach with the confidence to ask questions and seek guidance when needed.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also taking responsibility for individual tasks.
- A positive attitude, eagerness to learn and commitment to completing an apprenticeship qualification.
Qualifications required
- Maths and English GCSE C or above.
- Any finance qualification is a bonus
Training you'll get
This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone withoutany accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn thebuilding blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp thefundamentals of bookkeeping, but we will help them develop those vital skillsand behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action.
If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to changeyour career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accountsdepartment this level is ideal for you. You don’t need any prior experienceworking in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There areno entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and awillingness to learn.
You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills,including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancyrelated 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)
Future prospects
- Further opportunities to complete level 3 and 4 upon completion of level 2, with the opportunity to complete level 7 studies should we find the right candidate/should they wish to proceed.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
