Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

Government jobs, apprenticeship; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000

Job description

Summary
This could be your route to an exciting professional career in finance and accounting. You will need to enjoy all aspects of finance and have a practical approach. The ideal candidate will need to be flexible, have a positive outlook and be a driven individual.

Annual wage: £11,648 a year

Training course: Assistant Accountant (Level 3)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (35 hours a week)

Possible start date: Monday 11 November

Duration: 1 Year 6 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

• Bookkeeping - maintenance of client records on Excel spreadsheets and Sage Accounts, including sales and purchase invoice controls, receipts and payment analysis, bank reconciliations, and VAT reconciliations.
• Assist in preparation of company accounts, preparation of various working papers, maintenance of client files, and reporting to seniors at the agreed stage of completion.
• VAT - preparation of quarterly VAT Returns for small size companies under the supervision of seniors.
• Payroll preparation of monthly payroll.
• Liaise with clients to ensure record delivery and accounts information in a timely manner.
• General administration - Provide general support to Senior Accountants where necessary.

Where you'll work
100 College Road
Harrow
HA1 1BQ

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
FIRST RUNG LIMITED

Your training course
Assistant Accountant (Level 3) - Equal to A level

Course contents

• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements, and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

• Level 3 (AAT) Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard
• Functional Skills English (if required)

Qualifications required

• AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting
• AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

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
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements
Depending on your qualifications and experience, you could be offered a different apprenticeship.

About this company
Euro Ashfords LLP is an accountancy practice based in Harrow, Wanstead, and Central London covering all of London and its suburbs. Established practice with over 25 years of experience, 4 Partner firm - mainly ACCA Qualified Registered Auditors and Chartered Certified Accountants.

After this apprenticeship

• The candidate can choose to either progress into further training or full-time employment.

Contact
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
FIRST RUNG LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278610.

Apply now
Closes on Thursday 31 October.
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