Summary
Are you eager to kick-start your career in finance? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for numbers? Join our dynamic team as a Finance Apprentice & embark on an exciting journey to gain valuable hands-on experience while achieving your AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting qualification.
Annual wage
£11,648 a year
Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Office based.
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Saturday 1 March
Duration
1 year
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
* Assist with the processing of invoices, expenses, and payments.
* Support the reconciliation of bank statements and accounts.
* Help prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports.
* Provide administrative support to the finance team, such as filing and data entry.
* Collaborate with colleagues to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
* Learn and apply accounting principles and practices through your apprenticeship studies.
* Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders when required.
Where you’ll work
Unit C
Manvers Way, Wath-Upon-Dearne
Rotherham
S63 7EQ
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
The apprenticeship is delivered online or in the classroom depending on the apprentices preferred learning style.
The training will be block release or weekly online depending on delivery method chosen.
More training information
What We Offer
* A structured training programme to help you achieve the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
* Hands-on experience in a dynamic and expanding organisation
* Mentorship and guidance to help you succeed in your apprenticeship and beyond
* Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career in finance
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade C)
* Maths (grade 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
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
Other requirements
A genuine interest in finance and accounting. Strong numeracy skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and development.