Bookkeeping and Accounts AAT Apprenticeship

What will the apprentice be doing?

Your key tasks and responsibilities:

• Prepare income and expense analysis using the firm's cloud bookkeeping software
• Use this data to prepare quarterly VAT returns
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts
• Liaise with clients to complete filings and to answer any queries
• Reconcile purchase, sales and general ledger entries
• Prepare accounting schedules such as fixed asset registers
• Make postings using the firm's accounting and working papers software
• Prepare returns and other documents for filing with Companies House or HM Revenue and Customs as instructed

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• You will become AAT qualified through the Level 4 Apprenticeship
• Training will be a mix of classroom courses, online live courses and self-study both in your local office as well as on training providers' premises
• Training courses will be blocked release

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• Progression to Accounts Senior and opportunities to forge your career all the way to Partnership within the firm

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent All subjects including Maths and English Language (Grade 5 GCSE's at Grade 5 and above) Essential