AAT Finance Apprentice

Job Description:

Responsible for the accounts payable processes including managing mailbox, processing of supplier invoices, arranging approval, weekly payment runs, supplier liaison and responding to ad hoc enquiries from internal stakeholders. Assisting with investment drawdown processes including monitoring the mailbox, arranging drawdown checklists, payments and posting accounting entries for both BSC & SBSI. Opening the Finance team mail and ensure all letters are forwarded on to relevant personnel. Preparing sales invoices, liaising and external stakeholders to ensure receipt of funds, and posting accounting entries. In time, processing credit card transactions and working with internal stakeholders to ensure all transactions are supported by receipts.
In time, processing of employee expenses. Transactional support for the Schroder BSC Social Impact Trust (SBSI). Supporting month-end processes for BSC, including preparation of schedules for some of the following: bank reconciliations, trade debtor reconciliations, trade creditor reconciliations and prepayment reconciliations. Assisting in liaising with auditors to ensure accurate and timely completion of the year-end process. Assisting in preparation / update of finance procedures documentation. Any other ad hoc finance task as required.

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:

Once the candidate has completed their qualification / apprenticeship we would then recruit them into a permanent role as a Finance Assistant and progress them on to do their ACCA.

Employer Description:
We exist to make a difference. Our people and organisational culture are core to this mission and shape everything we do. Our focus is to ensure our values are reflected through our behaviours, to promote a culture of continuous learning, and support our team to develop a purpose-driven career.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, exact shifts to be confirmed.

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