AAT Accounts Administrator Aprenticeship
First With Mortgages Ltd T/A Martin Hirst Financial Consultancy · Leeds
We are looking for an organised and accurate Accounts Administrator to support the finance manager. You will help maintain financial records, process invoices and payments, reconcile accounts and assist with the day-to-day running of the accounts function.
Key Responsibilities
Process supplier and provider statements, invoices, payments and receipts.
Maintain purchase and sales ledger records.
Complete bank and account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Support the Financial manager, payment runs and cash-flow record keeping.
Assist with month-end, year-end and audit administration.
Respond to finance queries and maintain confidential records.
Perks & benefits
Skills required
The apprentice would ideally demonstrate the basic core knowledge accountancy up to bookkeeping level, but training can be given on site.
A basic knowledge of Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office software
An eye for detail
Able work within a small team and on their own.
Qualifications required
GCSE's including Maths and English - Grade 4 or above.
A-levels or equivalent, ideally in relevant subjects - Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths
Training you'll get
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 continue with 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).
Future prospects
Whilst this is a small firm, there are opportunities to further their education into Accountancy Level 4 with also may be able to transfer to train as a financial adviser with the Charter Insurance Institute if that would be of interest for them.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
