Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Introduction

Complete an Accounts and Finance Assistant apprenticeship while gaining a recognised qualification and practical workplace experience. You will support routine accounting activities, input and check financial data for accuracy, and assist in producing financial information and statements. 

About the Employer

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 450-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industrial, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses. 

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group. 

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. 

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.

What You'll Do

• Be aware of the organisation's needs and activities and their impact on accounting and finance
• Identify, collate and process financial and accounting data from primary sources such as business records
• Examine financial and accounting data to identify issues with quality and reliability as instructed and in accordance with guidance
• Rectify errors in financial and accounting data, escalating problems beyond their remit as appropriate
• Reconcile transactional data to minimise the chance of errors in financial and accounting outputs such as sales and purchase invoices, sales and purchase orders, bank statements, and payroll
• Plan and review workloads with the supervisor to ensure the best use of time to complete allocated tasks efficiently
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders using appropriate methods and professional language. Examples may include letters, phone, face-to-face, e-mail, video call, online chat functions, etc.
• Use financial and accounting software packages to input and manage data safely and securely in line with organisational instructions
• Provide support to team members to help ensure that financial and accounting activities are carried out within expected timescales and quality expectations
• Keep up to date with developments to enhance relevant skills and take responsibility for your own professional development

On completion of the apprenticeship, you will be able to:  

• Demonstrate understanding of legal, ethical and sustainable requirements in accounting
• Use financial data processing and accounting tasks in your day-to-day work
• Communicate financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders

Training Outcome

On completion of this apprenticeship, you will hold AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. You'll be given the opportunity to progress and develop further in the business.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Creative
• Initiative
• Basic Microsoft skills

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4-5/C or above
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4-5/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: Typically Monday - Friday. Working hours can be flexible and can be agreed on upon successful application.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.