An excellent opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to begin their accountancy career as an AAT Apprentice within a supportive Bookkeeping & VAT team. This role offers hands-on experience in a professional practice environment while completing a fully funded AAT Accounting Apprenticeship through Cardiff and Vale College.

You’ll spend four days each week in the accountancy practice and attend college one day per week, with study time included in your paid working hours.

About you

This role is ideal for school leavers or AAT level 2 studiers looking to begin a long-term career in accountancy. Previous experience isn’t essential, what matters most is your attitude and willingness to learn.

You will have:

• Good numerical skills and strong attention to detail.
• Confident communication and organisational skills.
• A genuine interest in developing a career in accountancy.
• Competent using IT, particularly Excel.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to completing the AAT apprenticeship.

Training & development

• • Fully funded AAT apprenticeship (subject to eligibility).
  • One paid college day per week.
  • Practical training from experienced bookkeeping and VAT professionals.
  • Exposure to a broad client base.
  • Regular performance and salary reviews.

• Clear opportunities to progress through further AAT levels and build a long-term career

AAT Apprenticeship duties and responsibilities;

You’ll gain practical experience across a varied client portfolio, developing core bookkeeping and VAT skills, including:

• Processing purchase and sales invoices.
• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records.
• Completing bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Working with cloud accounting software (Xero, Sage, QuickBooks).
• Assisting with VAT return preparation and submission.
• Understanding VAT codes, schemes and Making Tax Digital requirements.
• Reconciling VAT control accounts and investigating discrepancies.
• Liaising with clients to obtain missing information.
• Supporting the team with monthly and quarterly deadlines.
• Assisting with wider accounting and administrative tasks.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your accountancy skills in a support environment whilst gaining your AAT qualifications.

Working Arrangement; 4 days in the office and 1 day attending Cardiff and Vale College.

Bowen Eldridge Recruitment is acting as an Accountancy Practice Recruitment Agency on behalf of a client to appoint this vacancy.

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Tagged as: aat level 2, aat level 3, accountancy practice, accountants