AAT Accountant Apprentice; Apprenticeship

Duties will include:

• Client liaison.
• VAT returns.
• Chasing records.
• Managing client database.
• Analysis of business records for clients.
• Use of spreadsheets and cloud based bookkeeping software.
• General office duties and administration for a small professional practice.
• Quick Books, Sageone, Xero.

Foundation covers the basic principles of accountancy, and is your starting point if you’ve never studied accountancy before. You’ll learn the basic principles of accountancy, such as double-entry bookkeeping, costing and preparing financial statements, as well as how to use accountancy software. This level is ideal if you’re new to accountancy and finance, have previously worked in an accounts department, or are looking to change your career into Accountancy.

To pass this level, you'll be examined on five units. All assessments are computer-based exams (CBE). The area you will cover include:

• Bookkeeping transactions.
• Bookkeeping controls.
• Elements of costing.
• Using accounting software.
• Foundation Synoptic Assessment.

Training will be provided either via classroom or remote sessions. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of their time towards it.

GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word will be useful.

Excellent future prospects for professional career development. Full exposure to all aspects of accountancy work.

ST0608 Accounts or finance assistant

15 months