Summary
Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 2 apprenticeship with Jennison accounting and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst also working towards the qualification.
Wage
£9,984 to £17,846.40 a year
Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
35 hours. Days and shifts tbc.
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 31 March
Duration
1 year 3 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Your duties;
* Perform bank reconciliation to ensure financial accuracy
* Contribute to the preparation of payroll activities
* Prepare VAT returns
* Manage credit control activities
* Contribute to the preparation of management accounts
* Handle account queries for and on behalf of our clients
Where you’ll work
Work from home
Norwich
NR5 0WU
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
Your training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* Record transactional data.
* Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
* Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
* Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
* Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
* Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
* Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
* Record transactional data.
* Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
* Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
* Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
* Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
* Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
* Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Your training plan
Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2 - AAT This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp the fundamentals of bookkeeping but we will help them develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action. If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department, this level is ideal for you. You don’t need any prior experience working in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There are no entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn. You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancy related 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)
You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and interview with supporting portfolio.
Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom-based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate time to off-the-job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
* English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
Other requirements
22.5 days holiday. Employer Pension included. Laptop provided.