AAT Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

The main purpose of this role is to assist with the seamless operation of our accounting and financial procedures. The role will be predominantly focused on the sales ledger, which will include the raising of sales invoices, dealing with customer queries and assisting with credit control. And no role would be complete without the need to deal with those ad-hoc tasks that arise throughout the week.

Responsibilities:

Raising and coding large volumes of sales invoices and credit notes (Sage 200) Price checking bookings against purchase orders Daily posting of sales invoices and credit note transactions to the accounts systems (Microsoft Business Central) Assisting with credit control tasks, allocating payments and customer account queries Raising purchase orders and liaising with suppliers Assisting with accounts payable queries Monitoring and actioning of incoming emails and call queries Processing Annual Support contracts and issuing certificates to students Supporting with ad-hoc projects and tasks

Training:

Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3 Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation Level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level. You’ll learn complex accounting techniques and master a number of accounting disciplines, including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants. This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. 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’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units you’ve studied at this level. 

The area you will cover include:

Advanced Bookkeeping Final Accounts Preparation Management Accounting: Costing Indirect Tax Advanced Synoptic Assessment

The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.

The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.

Training Outcome:

This apprenticeship is a valuable stepping stone into a long-term career in finance.
A permanent role may be available upon successful completion, with potential progression into areas such as Accounts Payable, Credit Control, or Accounts Clerk roles.
As part of a PLC, we have a broad and dynamic finance team, offering opportunities for cross-skilling and exposure to different functions across the wider business.

Employer Description:
Phoenix HSC UK Ltd, now proudly part of Wilmington plc, is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation. This acquisition has opened the door to significant opportunities across the Finance team and beyond. As part of a rapidly expanding business within a larger PLC, our team members gain valuable exposure to different areas of the group, work alongside key stakeholders, and develop a broader understanding of the corporate landscape.

Working Hours :
37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative