About Us Buzzacott is a passionately independent and growing professional services firm. We are based in the City of London, with a satellite office in Hong Kong. We are partner led and focused on people our team and our clients. We combine market leading sector expertise and excellent service capability to provide exceptional service in our chosen markets. Team Overview Our Finance team has approximately 10 people and looks after the firms financial matters, playing a vital role in supporting the business on a day-to-day basis. The team is relied upon to provide timely and accurate financial statistics, reports and accounts and now requires an extra team member to support the recent growth of the firm. This role is due to commence in January 2026. The Role In addition to providing daily, flexible, proactive support to the Finance Team, contributing to the efficiency of the team and services provided to the firm you will study towards the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 3 and Level 4 qualification under a structured apprenticeship programme, building not only on your technical skills, but also on your personal and professional development. Studying towards this professional qualification, as well as learning from our team of specialists on a daily basis, ensures you are well equipped with the knowledge to help advance you through your career. Training consists of a combination of courses at the tutors offices, private study and regular exams, as well as on-the-job training. Whats In It For You This is an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to start a career in finance, offering lots of variety, enabling learning at every step of the way, as well as structured learning with the AAT qualification. We go above and beyond for our clients, but also for you. We have a genuine commitment to your development, offering you a closely supported and structured programme of tuition, provided by a top firm of external tutors. Internally, youll be supported by a manager who will act as your mentor, partners, senior staff and a dedicated Learning & Development team. As you progress through your training you will receive incremental salary increases as you hit various milestones in your qualification. What Youll Be Doing Post cash receipts daily and reconcile payments across client ledgers. Process credit card transactions and deposit cheques at the bank. Support credit control and revenue functions, including handling queries. Assist with month-end reporting and maintain data in the Practice Management System (Iris PE). Help with expenses processing and ensure timely payments. Contribute to balance sheet and client account reconciliations. Enter new staff details and update data in the system. Support the accounts receivable process, including sending bills and reminders. Update currency exchange rates and assist with timesheet postings. Provide general administrative support, including handling post and banking tasks. Take meeting minutes and help coordinate team schedules. Ensure that ICAEW Clients Account Rules are followed. What We're Looking For: 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 A-levels, or equivalent. Level 6 (B grade using the old system) in GCSE Maths and English Language, or equivalent. MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written Highly organised and reliable The right to work in the UK without restrictions for the duration of the training contract Please note we do not accept General Studies or applications from part-qualified applicants. What Youll Bring Analytical skills and strong attention to detail Ability to work on own initiative, but also as part of team Ability to develop professional relationships, be proactive, approachable, flexible, discreet and diplomatic Professionalism, drive and ambition Why Buzzacott? Were big enough to provide deep expertise across a wide range of specialisms, but small enough to value meaningful personal connections with clients and colleagues alike. Youll work alongside experienced professionals who will support your continued development, while you contribute to shaping the growth of both our team and our clients. At Buzzacott, were committed to equal opportunities and ensuring all employment decisions are fair, objective, and based on merit.