AAT Accounts Payable Apprentice Amari Metals Ltd

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with an AAT level 3 apprenticeship with Amari Metals Ltd and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience including supplier statement reconciliations, elimination of debit balances and posting supplier payments.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 29 Sep 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,000.00

  • Working week

    The working hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm. You will work 4 days from the office and Friday working from home.

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Nov 2023

  • Date posted

    08 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000197289

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties will include:
Supplier statement reconciliations.
Supplier payments.
Elimination of debit balances.
Entering bank statements.
Posting supplier payments onto bespoke system.
Bank reconciliations.
AP/Banking ledger closedowns on system.
Control accounts.
VAT returns.
Supplier query resolution.
Resolving un-allocated payments on suppler accounts.
Opening/amendment of supplier accounts.
Compliance with both internal and external auditors.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3. This level is ideal for existing staff or new talent in an accounting or finance role. Their work could include assisting in the day to day financial activities such as data entry to month end management accounts and/or year-end financial statements.

You will be studying the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. You will study 5 units: Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS). Management Accounting Techniques (MATS). Tax Processes for Business (TPFB). Business Awareness (BUAW). Advanced Synoptic Assessment (ADSY) which forms part of your End Point Assessment. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate time to off the job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviors associated with your apprenticeship.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The Amari Finance Department has several teams within i.e. Shared Services (where the apprentice will be employed), Business Control (management accounts), Business Risk (internal audit) Credit Control, Head Office Accounting (consolidation of group management accounts & treasury), therefore opportunities to both develop and advance.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

A Level or equivalent x2 (Grade A-C) Essential
Other AAT (Grade Pass) Desired

Things to consider

The working hours are Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5pm and Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm. You will work 4 days from the office and Friday working from home. Benefits include: 23 days rising to 25 days after 5 continuous years of service. Pension invitation after three months service. Hybrid working. Onsite parking. Good local infrastructure for commuting.

About the employer

Amari Metals is more than a supplier of aluminium profiles and stainless steel & steel tubes. Together with our partners, we look for ways in which we can contribute to their entire business process by providing customised services (including stock management, distribution, advice, design, assembly and finishing).

Employer

Amari Metals Ltd

Address

Unit 6, Pacific Avenue

Wednesbury

WS10 7WP

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Training

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 29 Sep 2023