Aat Accountancy Apprenticeship – Aat Level 2 Or Level 3

About the role

🚀 Junior Accounts Assistant 🚀

Ready to kickstart your career in the world of finance? We're looking for an eager and organized Junior Accounts Assistant to join our dynamic team! This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, modern accounting practice. 💼

What You'll Be Doing:

• Get Your Hands Dirty with Bookkeeping: Dive into recording transactions, processing invoices, and ensuring our financial records are on point. 💸
• Master Reconciliations & Reporting: Become a pro at checking figures, chasing down discrepancies, and making sure everything balances perfectly. 💯
• Embrace Cloud Accounting & Tech: Utilize cutting-edge software to streamline processes and help us work smarter, not harder. 💻✨
• Deliver Top-Notch Client Service & Admin: Communicate professionally with clients and play a key role in keeping our practice running like a well-oiled machine. 🗣️
• Processing Power: Handle receipts, payments, invoices, and banking transactions with accuracy.
• Data Management: Maintain precise financial records, ledgers, and spreadsheets.
• Reconciliation Champion: Complete bank and finance reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Tax & VAT Support: Assist with VAT and tax return preparation.
• Account Preparation Assistance: Support the creation of monthly and annual accounts.
• Analytical Skills: Check calculations and investigate any discrepancies found.
• Tech Savvy: Utilize accounting software, Microsoft Excel, Word, and other digital tools.
• Digital Organization: Keep electronic client records tidy and contribute to our paperless environment. 🌿
• Client Connection: Support client communications and handle general administrative tasks.
• Team Player: As part of our close-knit team, you'll contribute to everyday office tasks, including handling phone calls, greeting visitors, managing mail, and preparing documents. 🤝

You'll start with the fundamentals and grow your knowledge, skills, and responsibilities as your confidence soars! 💡 No two days are exactly alike – you’ll be an integral part of our team, balancing developing accountancy duties with essential office functions.

Key responsibilities

• Processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Completing bank and finance reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Utilising accounting software and digital systems.
• Supporting client communications and general office administration.
• Assisting with VAT and tax returns and the preparation of accounts.

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 5-9), Maths (grade 5-9))