Job Description

THIS ROLE IS FOR THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED A LEVEL 2 QUALIFICATION IN ACCOUNTING

Overview

The purpose of the occupation is to support internal and external customers in the administration of their financial and accounting activities. They may work as an assistant accountant in a practice or alternatively within the finance function of an organisation. An assistant accountant helps in the operation of day-to-day financial activities. These may include data entry to month end management accounts and year-end financial statements. In addition, the assistant accountant may find themselves involved in regulatory financial requirements. These may include the completion of VAT returns or assisting in the preparation of tax computations

Learning

Financial Accounting Management Accounting Internal Fraud/Money Laundering Digital and data security Legislation Stakeholder engagement and communication Organisation Strategy and PESTLE Ethical standards Skills: Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts. Reconciliation Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications Behaviours: Ethical and Professional - applies a transparent, objective and sustainable manner to meet the ethical requirements of the profession Organised with an attention to detail ? organises work efficiently and effectively to meet required targets, escalating queries or problems as appropriate. Demonstrates a professional approach to working to deadlines
Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: 7.55 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Application question(s):

A minimum grade of 4 in BOTH Maths and English is required for this role. Do you meet these requirements? Have you completed a level 2 qualification in accounting?
Work Location: In person