Accounts Processing Officer - Apprentice – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

The accounts processing officer supports the accounts team leader with daily and weekly accounting functions, enabling accurate and timely reporting. This role is part of an AAT apprenticeship starting at AAT Level 3 and working up to a full qualification. You will be required to attend all study sessions and complete all exams where applicable.

Wage

£15,000 a year

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday-Friday, between 9am-5pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Accurate data in compliance with applicable legislation
Assist with administration of receivable and payable processes
Complete regulatory checks on cash transactions in and rectify issues within timeframe
Assist with preparation of weekly/monthly cash postings
Assist with preparation of ad hoc journal postings (e.g. loan interest, adjustments)
Assist with preparation of monthly finance packs for executive reporting
Assist with given project work
Complete all mandatory training issued by Vision or Rathbones within the deadlines
Job swap with other teams in head office to gain a wider understanding of how Vision functions as a whole
Attend all AAT sessions and complete exams working towards their AAT qualification
Extra study time will be given where needed and time will be given for off-the-job learning
Acts with the best interest of clients at all times
Must be self-motivated and enjoy working in a small team environment
Takes responsibility for managing individual workload
Communicates clearly and willingly with all members of the team and advisor community
High level of attention to detail
Adheres to vision values

Where you'll work

Unit 6A
Falmouth Business Park, Bickland Water Road
Falmouth
TR11 4SZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

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.
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.

Your training plan

BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by a fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 (C))
Maths (grade 4 (C))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Willingness to learn

About this company

Rathbones provides individual investment and wealth management services for private clients, charities, trustees and professional partners. We have been trusted for generations to manage and preserve our clients’ wealth. Our purpose, which is to think, act and invest responsibly, is delivered through our corporate values – Responsible and entrepreneurial in creating value, collaborative and empathetic in dealing with people, courageous and resilient in leading change, professional and high-performing in all our actions. Our tradition of investing and acting responsibly has been with us from the beginning and continues to lead us forward. Our ambition is to be recognised as the UK’s most responsible wealth manager. We want Rathbones to be a company where everyone has the opportunity to build a successful career and find the right balance between work and personal life, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, religion or background. Rathbones recognises that our high standards of service and our reputation depends upon us employing the right people, with the right skills and experience. We recruit individuals who match our values – those that are passionate about client service, operate with the highest levels of integrity and have a strong results focus. We choose to invest significantly in the development of our people. We also encourage our employees to take relevant business qualifications and offer generous support packages. Our investment professionals are required to achieve standards above the regulatory minimum with a particular focus on the Chartered Wealth Manager and Chartered Financial Analyst qualifications. We are an equal opportunity employer, and it is our policy to ensure that all job applicants and employees are treated fairly and on merit regardless of their race, gender, marital status, age, disability, religious belief, or sexual orientation.

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Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Career progression after this apprenticeship would likely be to move on to further accountancy qualifications.

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