Assistant Accountant Apprentice - AAT Level 3

Assistant Accountant Apprentice - AAT Level 3

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Accountant to forge their career in the world of accounting. The role is to work as an Assistant Accountant in a practice - an Assistant Accountant supports the daily financial activities, which can include tasks such as data entry, preparing month-end management accounts, and assisting with year-end financial statements.

About our client:

Our client’s practice started over 15 years ago, and they wanted to run a practice that was slightly different from the traditional accountancy firms. They recognised the need for service’s that were tailored for small to medium sized businesses. So, they opened an office, precisely in the middle of Birmingham City Centre and decided to give this business their all, and here they are, 15+ years later, standing strong!

Their aim was to customise and tailor services to meet client’s individual needs, be that for those who require self-assessment returns, small businesses that are just starting out and needing bookkeeping advice/services or any other businesses in need of full taxation and accountancy services. They accommodate clients all over the UK to whom they offer a call out service, where they go out to see their clients in their premises or homes. In addition to this, they also offer the option for virtual/online calls.

Over the years, they have proudly welcomed clients ranging from hairdressers, film makers, restaurants, wholesalers, IT technicians, motor vehicle traders, Slimming World consultants, medical locums and many more.

The role:

Possible start date: 09.12.2024

Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm

Total working hours: 35

What you will do in your working day:

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

This role is present across various industries. It spans from small organisations to medium sized entities.

The main purpose of this occupation is to assist both internal and external customers in managing their financial and accounting operations.

An Assistant Accountant is responsible for managing their own workload and time, reporting to a Senior Accountant.

Duties will include:

• Assist with the compilation of accounting and financial records, recording, classify, and reconcile deposits and payments in Excel, organising financial data systematically to prepare accurate accounts
• Publish invoices on accounting software such as Hubdoc
• Conduct bank reconciliation by matching invoices in the ledger
• Review payables and receivables to ensure timely payments, accurate record-keeping, and effective cash flow management
• Follow up missing invoice lists with clients on a weekly basis
• Prepare payroll by entering timesheets in Excel and calculating hours for payroll software input
• Email payroll PAYE and NI summaries to clients
• Submit NEST pension contributions on behalf of clients
• Assist with management reporting
• Prepare profit and loss (P&L) statements to provide clients with financial overviews
• Create sales invoices/credit notes for clients
• Prepare payment run on weekly basis
• Analyse sales reports from online platforms (eBay, Amazon, Square, Etsy) to create accurate sales invoices, ensuring proper classification of transactions and alignment with client records
• Chase clients for any queries/issues regarding payroll, payables, receivables, or any other queries as needed
• Safeguard against suspicious activities for example anti-money laundering

The training you will receive:

• Level 3 AAT qualification
• All training is undertaken online, through a combination of self-paced eLearning and live online classes
• Functional skills in English and Mathematics, if required

Prospects:

• On successful completion of this apprenticeship, there is potentially a permanent position available

Qualifications required:

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A* - C 9/4) - Essential
• GCSE or equivalent Mathmatics (Grade A* - C 9/4) - Essential
• AAT L2 - PASS - Essential

Personal Skills required:

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills

The apprenticeship:

Qualification: AAT Level 3

Duration: 15 months