The apprentice will assist the accountant and bookkeeper. Dealing with computerised bookkeeping software.

What you'll do at work

• Summarising client’s manual records on excel spreadsheets
• Bank reconciliations
• Using existing administrative systems and general office duties
• Greeting clients who attend for meetings
• Answering the telephone when required

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.