Accounts and Finance Administrator Apprenticeship - AAT

Introduction

Based within our Chartered Certified Accountants office in Marsh, Huddersfield, this is a great opportunity to kick-start your business career in a company with a real family feel. You will have the opportunity to broaden your experience and develop personally and professionally, whilst working towards an AAT qualification.

About the Employer

We are a Chartered Accountancy practice. TJI Associates are regulated by The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. We specialise in the provision of accountancy and tax support services to small and medium-sized businesses, personal taxpayers and the self-employed. We pride ourselves on offering a quality, personal service with over twenty years’ experience of accounts preparation and taxation. Our services include the preparation of monthly management accounts, tax advice, end of year accounts, self-assessments, tax returns, bookkeeping, start-ups, VAT, PAYE, payroll, Sage software set-up and advice. Our ethos and working practices are modern and progressive. We are a motivated, cohesive, and dynamic firm who work with and for our clients in ways that seek to advance traditional notions of accountancy, with a focus on client relationships. We value business continuity and staff and client relationships. We train and develop our people in order to focus on staff retention, unlike some of the bigger accounting firms. All our staff enjoy working with TJI Associates and this is evident in the way the company deals with its clients. We work much more closely with our clients than traditional accountants. We have a smaller number of clients than big partner firms and are selective about our clients. We like to know a business inside out so we can identify opportunities as well as identify and remedy problems. 

What You'll Do

The Finance Administrator Apprentice will work closely with the Accountants. You will use a range of software - (full training will be provided), Microsoft Office and a company email account - to help maintain accurate business and financial records and consistent administration processes throughout the business. You will also cover the reception desk and welcome visitors.

Duties and responsibilities will include but are not restricted to:

General reception duties, including:

• Answering incoming calls, receiving deliveries, and greeting visitors
• Liaising with clients and HMRC via telephone, email, and letter
• Administration of client records
• Assisting in accounts preparation
• Administration of sales ledger
• Ensuring that the policies of the company are observed, and that good practice is encouraged, particularly in the areas of health & safety, equal opportunities, and confidentiality 

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which is relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.

Training Outcome

• Great prospects for progression to a full-time position for the right candidate
• Possibility to progress to higher level AAT qualification upon completion of the level 2 for the right candidate

Skills Required

• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Good attendance record
• Self Motivated

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - 5 GCSE's including maths and English - 5/C or above

Course Information

Course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00, with a 1-hour lunch break.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED