AAT Service Charge Accountant Apprentice (Apprenticeship)

Employer:

GetMyFirstJob Ltd

Location:

Manchester, M30 0SF

Pay:

£8.72 per hour

Contract Type:

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

03/04/2026

Job duties; Assisting the accounts department in managing 51 residential and commercial service charge client accounts via Sage 50 Accounts & Dwellant.

Collecting service charges and reserve fund contributions including raising demands and associated summaries and any required statements.

Monthly bank reconciliations and debtor control including sending out arrears letters.

Dealing with accounts enquiries via phone and email.

Entering purchase invoices and undertaking supplier account reconciliations.

Ensuring month end tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manor.

Assisting the accounts department in the year end shutdown procedure for client accounts.

General office duties and assisting the Property Management departments including: Call handling.

Opening the post.

• AAT This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.

Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way.

It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.

You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns.

You'll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level
4. To pass this level you will need to study the following four units: Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS). Management Accounting Techniques (MATS). Tax Processes for Business (TPFB). Business Awareness (BUAW). You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and discussion with supporting portfolio.

Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons or Live Online.

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 behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.

Qualifications required GCSE's grades 9/A - 4/C including Maths and English. 3 A Levels A-C Skills required Numerical Ability: Strong competence in arithmetic and logical reasoning.

Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to reviewing and checking financial data to prevent errors.

Communication: Ability to communicate clearly with team members and customers, often explaining financial figures to non financial people.

Time Management: Ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and meet strict deadlines.

Ethical Integrity: Understanding the importance of confidentiality and ethical standards.

Adaptability & Proactivity: Flexibility to learn new systems, software and take initiative.

Prospects The right candidate will progress to Level 4 AAT and beyond providing excellent career progression opportunities.

Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).