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An Assistant Accountant provides support to internal and external teams, working predominately either as an Assistant Accountant within an accounting practice, or within the finance function of an organisation.

The role involves assisting in day-to-day financial activities, ranging from data entry to more complex tasks such as month-end management accounts and year-end financial statements.

Assistant Accountants may find themselves involved in regulatory financial requirements, including the completion of VAT returns or assisting in the preparation of tax computations.

There is always a demand for qualified Accountants and Bookkeepers in all sectors and the Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship programme is a great platform to enhance a career in this profession

Learning Objectives

Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
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.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
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.

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This opportunity is only available to business owners, managers and team leaders looking to upskill their staff. If you are unemployed or exploring new career options, you can start your apprenticeship journey by sending your CV to: info@360apprenticeships.co.uk

For apprentices aged 16-21 the training costs are fully funded by the government. For apprentices aged over 21, there is a 5% co-investment which would be paid by the employer. Alternatively, the training costs can be covered by utilising the Apprenticeship Levy Fund.

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