AAT Finance Assistant Apprentice (Apprenticeship) in Lowestoft

Overview

The Finance Apprentice will support the finance team with day-to-day accounting and administrative tasks while working towards a recognised finance qualification.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices
• Maintaining financial records
• Reconciling accounts
• Supporting month-end reporting

The role involves developing practical finance skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of financial systems while gaining on-the-job experience and formal training.

Training

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 – AAT

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)

Qualifications required

GCSEs grade 9/A*-4/C including Maths and English

Skills required

• Strong Numeracy Skills
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills

Prospects

Long-term opportunities with the business. We already have two of the finance team who have been with the company 3+ years that started as apprentices.

Qualification / Standard

ST0002 Assistant accountant

Duration 18 Months