AAT Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

The apprentice will support the finance team with day-to-day activities while building their knowledge and skills, areas of work include:

• Financial accounting
• Management accounting
• Accounts payable, treasury and banking
• VAT and finance compliance
• Finance administration & data management and reporting

Training

This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.

Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.

You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.

To pass this level you will need to study the following four units:

• Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS)
• Management Accounting Techniques (MATS)
• Tax Processes for Business (TPFB)
• Business Awareness (BUAW)

After the apprenticeship

There is scope for further learning and development and promotion opportunities within the business.