AAT Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship
MJF Accountancy Ltd · Liverpool
Main Duties of the Role
Responsible for collecting data from clients
Ensuring data is complete and accurate
Capturing client data into our cloud accounting software
Reconciling data in the software
Chasing clients for missing information
Liaising with Companies House and HMRC
Supporting our accountants
General admin tasks when necessary
Perks & benefits
Skills required
Skills and Experience
Attention to detail
Numerically confident
IT literate (Excel, Word, Outlook etc)
Experience of working in an office environment
Ability to manage various tasks and priorities
Whilst no accountancy qualifications are necessary, experience of working in an office environment is desirable. The role is suited for an individual who is looking to start an exciting career within the accountancy profession but has no previous experience or qualifications.
The successful candidate will be fully trained in the role and supported by our qualified accountants.
Qualifications required
GCSEs Maths and English Grade 4 or above
Training you'll get
This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp the fundamentals of bookkeeping, but we will help them develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action.
If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department this level is ideal for you. You don’t need any prior experience working in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There are no entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn.
You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancy related business skills and personal skills.
You must successfully complete the following:
Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK)
Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC)
Principles of Costing (PCTN)
Business Environment (BESY)
Future prospects
Opportunities to progress further for the right candidate
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
