AAT Accounts Apprentice
Tier 1 Asset Management Ltd · Manchester,, M45 8GZ
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Looking to build a long-term career in finance? Look no further! Kick-start your career today with a Level 2 Apprenticeship at Tier 1 Asset Management Ltd in partnership with Kaplan. Gain valuable hands-on workplace experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
The work
Sales ledger
- Support the raising and processing of customer invoices
- Allocate customer payments
- Assist with customer account reconciliations
- Support credit control and follow up outstanding balances where required
- Help maintain accurate customer records
- Adding new customers to the system
Accounts support
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations
- Support the month-end process with routine tasks
- Prepare information and schedules for the Management Accountant
- Assist with maintaining accurate accounting records
- Support year-end and audit preparation where appropriate
- Help with basic Excel reporting and data analysis
General finance administration
- Maintain organised electronic finance records
- Respond to routine finance queries from colleagues, customers and suppliers
- Process and check expense documentation
- Assist with other finance tasks as required
- Follow the company’s financial controls and procedures
Training
This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp the fundamentals of bookkeeping, but we will help them develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action.
If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department this level is ideal for you. You don’t need any prior experience working in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There are no entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn.
You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancy related business skills and personal skills.
You must successfully complete the following:
- Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK)
- Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC)
- Principles of Costing (PCTN)
- Business Environment (BESY)
Kaplan is one of the world’s largest and most diverse education providers. We are one of the UK’s leading training providers for finance and accountancy qualifications and train thousands of accountants each year.
We have been educating and training students for over 70 years and have helped thousands of people achieve their career goals. We offer apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 7 and cover Accountancy & Tax, Banking & Finance and Data & IT.
We offer study methods to suit all types of learning, whether you want to be face-to-face, or left alone to study in your own time.
Training provider: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
What you come out with
There is a strong opportunity to develop within the Finance team following successful completion of the apprenticeship, with the potential to progress onto AAT Level 3 and Level 4 and take on greater responsibilities. We are keen to support the right person in building a long-term career within the business.
What they are looking for
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English 9/A* - 4/C
- Essential · GCSE Maths 9/A* - 4/C
Things to consider
Parking available & accessible via public transport.
The employer
We’re a friendly, supportive and growing business that encourages people to learn, develop and take real responsibility. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively, supporting new ideas and giving employees the opportunity to build a genuine career with us.
Workplace
- 59 Stanley Road, Whitefield,, Manchester,, M45 8GZ