Summary
The successful applicant will work towards their AAT Level 2 qualification while gaining real-life accountancy experience in a variety of industries e.g. music, medical professionals, and retail. These clients can be based anywhere in the UK or even abroad in some cases. There will certainly be a lot of experiences to draw from.
Annual wage: £10,920 a year. This pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
Training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm (Could be flexible with 4 days per week i.e. 30 hours). Possible start date: Saturday 1 February. Duration: 1 year 7 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
Prepare source documents for computer entry by compiling, sorting and organising documents, resolving questionable data, setting daily priorities.
Maintain accounts systems for multiple companies by inputting sales and purchase ledgers.
Prevent erroneous entries by inputting voids and cancellations.
Update records by entering adjustments.
Complete bank reconciliation and prepare VAT returns.
Prepare management accounting information.
Prepare payroll.
General office duties, including but not limited to: answering phone calls, emails, and dealing with visitors.
Where you'll work
York Eco Business Centre, Amy Johnson Way, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4AG.
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
THE FERNANDES AND ROSARIO CONSULTING 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.
* Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data.
* Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements.
Your training plan
You will be training towards the:
Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard & AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting including modules such as:
* Introduction to Bookkeeping,
* Principles of Bookkeeping Controls,
* Costing,
* Business Environment.
Functional Skills in Maths and English, if required.
More training information
The apprentice will attend face-to-face training sessions with an experienced tutor at FAR Accountancy Training Centre in York (Mill Lane, Askham Bryan, YO23 3NU). Alternatively, the apprentice could adopt an Online-live training delivery where training will be delivered via Zoom. The learner will be provided with study materials and guided training by FAR Training. They will be required to undertake exams while working towards the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting qualification and Level 2 apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4/C)
* Maths (grade 4/C)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* 3 Other subjects (grade 4/C)
A Level in:
* 3 Subjects (grade E)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem-solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non-judgmental
* Patience
* Independence
* MS Office Knowledge
* Confidentiality
About this company
Atrium Accounts are based in York who offer a full range of accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized businesses across the UK.
After this apprenticeship
The next steps for the successful apprentice would be to complete the Level 3, level 4 and then level 7 apprenticeship. Atrium Accounts will support the right candidate in their learning journey.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE FERNANDES AND ROSARIO CONSULTING LIMITED
info@atriumaccounts.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000293590.
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