AAT Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

The apprentice will support the finance team with day-to-day activities while building their knowledge and skills, areas of work include:

• Financial accounting
• Management accounting
• Accounts payable, treasury and banking
• VAT and finance compliance
• Finance administration & data management and reporting

This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.

Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.

You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. 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 will need to study the following four units:

• Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS)
• Management Accounting Techniques (MATS)
• Tax Processes for Business (TPFB)
• Business Awareness (BUAW)

There is scope for further learning and development and promotion opportunities within the business.

At Centriforce, we believe an apprenticeship should provide more than just a qualification; it should be the start of a rewarding and long-term career. As a well-established and successful SME with ambitious growth plans, we offer apprentices the opportunity to learn within a supportive business that combines commercial success with a genuine family feel. Our culture is built around our core values of Teamwork, Ambition, Customer Focus, Honesty and Integrity, and Accountability, which guide everything we do. We are committed to looking after our employees, investing in their development, and providing a safe, inclusive, and positive working environment where people are encouraged to learn, contribute and grow. Apprentices work alongside experienced colleagues, gain real responsibility, and play a meaningful role in helping us deliver quality products and excellent service to our customers.