AAT Finance Assistant Apprentice

Working under supervision, the apprentice will assist with financial data processing, reconciliation activities, ledger management, bookkeeping tasks and stakeholder communications. They will gain experience in using financial systems and ensuring financial records are accurate, secure and compliant with organisational requirements

Job Specification:

• Accurately input financial and accounting data into finance systems and software.

• Process financial information from source documents, including invoices, expense claims and receipts.

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure data is complete and up to date.

• Assist with basic bookkeeping activities and routine accounting transactions

• Reconcile financial transactions including bank statements, invoices and purchase orders.

• Review financial data to identify discrepancies, inaccuracies or missing information.

• Correct routine errors and escalate more complex issues to senior team members where appropriate.

• Perform calculations and checks to ensure payments, transactions and records are accurate.

• Communicate professionally with internal colleagues and external contacts.

• Respond to routine finance queries via email and other communication channels.

• Build positive working relationships with colleagues across the business to support effective financial processes.

• Use finance software and digital accounting systems safely, accurately and securely.

• Follow company policies, procedures and financial controls.

• Maintain confidentiality when handling financial and personal information.

• Understand how the firm’s activities impact financial processes and reporting.