Accounts and Finance Apprentice – AAT Level 2
Undisclosed employer · Whitefield, Manchester
Key Responsibilities
Assist with raising and processing customer invoices.
Allocate customer payments and maintain accurate financial records.
Help reconcile customer accounts and follow up on outstanding payments.
Support bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
Assist with month-end procedures and prepare financial information for the Management Accountant.
Maintain organised accounting records and finance documentation.
Check and process employee expenses.
Respond to routine queries from colleagues, customers and suppliers.
What You’ll Learn
Alongside your day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively in an accounting and finance environment, including:
Recording financial transactions accurately.
Identifying discrepancies in invoices, payments and reconciliations.
Recognising and correcting routine errors, escalating issues when necessary.
Using accounting software and digital tools to manage financial data.
Supporting routine accounting tasks and month-end processes.
Communicating professionally with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
Handling financial information securely and following data protection procedures.
Planning and reviewing your work to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy.
About You
The ideal candidate will be organised, keen to learn and interested in developing a career in accounting and finance.
You should have:
Strong attention to detail.
Good communication skills.
IT skills and confidence using computer systems.
Good organisational and time-management skills.
A professional approach to customer queries.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Essential qualifications:
GCSE English at grade 5/C or above.
GCSE Maths at grade 6/B or above.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme.
Pension scheme.
Company events.
An additional day off for your birthday.
Option to purchase additional annual leave through salary sacrifice.
Career Progression
This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a long-term career in finance. As you gain experience and confidence, you’ll have the opportunity to take on more advanced accounting responsibilities.
Following successful completion of AAT Level 2 and good performance in the role, there may be opportunities to progress onto further AAT qualifications and continue developing your career in accounting and finance.
Perks & benefits
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
