Accounts Apprentice

Accounts Assistant - Accounts Apprentice - AAT Level 2

Acquire a real flavour of accountancy in a small start-up business. You'll gain practical, hands-on experience across different departments of the business, such as customer service. You will be working closely with our client's external accounting department to ensure key monthly metrics are hit and numbers are in order.

Our client: Is on a mission to provide sustainable, renewable, and affordable energy for everyone Their aim is to revolutionise the energy industry by flipping the switch on energy companies.

Their vision: To empower people to produce and store their own clean, renewable energy, thus allowing every individual to take control of their energy bills.

The role:

Possible start date: 07.05.2024

Monday to Friday; 9:00am to 5:00pm

Total working hours: 40

What you will do in your working day:

Managing invoices:

• Trainee accountants create invoices for the company's clients, input vendor invoices in the system and pay bills. They may also administer accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.

Inputting income and expense entries:

• Inputting income or expense entries into the organisation's accounting software is often a daily duty for accountant trainees.
• Working under the supervision of a controller or senior accountant, trainees must be attentive to detail and ensure accuracy in their reporting.

Managing accounts:

• Draft statutory accounts and prepare bank analyses and reconciliations, asking for senior advice if necessary.

Completing administrative tasks:

• Administrative tasks are part of accountant trainees' daily responsibilities. They may help their colleagues with:
  • Payroll tasks
  • Cost accounting
  • Asset inventory

Verifying and presenting data:

• Trainee accountants often check data for accuracy, verify entries and make any necessary corrections before filing financial documents. Trainee accountants may present information to clients or colleagues during meetings. They sometimes connect with colleagues from another department to review or summarise reports.

The training you will receive:

• AAT Level 2 Accounts qualification.
• All training is undertaken online, through a combination of self-paced eLearning and live online classes.
• Functional skills in English & Mathematics, if required.

Prospects:

The company is aiming to build up their team of in-house accountants, so this is a great time to join the business. In time you could go on to complete level 3 after completing your level 2 apprenticeship.

Qualifications required:

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A - C 9/4) - Essential

GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade A - C 9/4) - Essential

Personal Skills required:

• Good communication
• IT
• Attention to detail
• Customer care
• Analytical
• Organisation
• Problem solving
• Patience
• Team working
• Logical thinking

The apprenticeship:

Qualification: AAT Level 2

Duration: 18 months