Accounting Apprentice AAT Level - 3

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000

Job description

Summary
Do you like working with numbers? Do you want to be part of a dynamic busy office environment? If so, then this excellent opportunity is not to be missed! You will play an important role in the smooth running of the finance department where you will gain a wealth of experience, valuable skills and a prestigious qualification.

Annual wage: £13,500 a year
Hours: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 (37 hours 30 minutes a week)
Possible start date: Monday 3 February
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work:

• Sales and Purchase ledger maintenance
• Supplier payments and relationships
• Bank Reconciliation
• Credit Control

Where you'll work:
14 CHESTER ROAD
SUTTON COLDFIELD
B73 5DA

Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation:
E-CAREERS EDUCATION LIMITED

Your training course:
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) - Equal to GCSE

Course contents:

• Record transactional data.
• Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
• Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
• Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
• Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Your training plan:

• Level 3 Accounts or Finance Assistant Qualification Apprenticeship Standard
• AAT Level 3
• All training is undertaken online, through a combination of self-paced eLearning and live online classes
• Functional skills in English & maths if required

Requirements

Essential qualifications:
GCSE or equivalent in:

• Maths & English (grade C/4)

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:

• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Willing to learn
• Good time management

About this company:
Cherish Home Care is a domiciliary care provider in Birmingham, Sandwell and Dudley. We pride ourselves in caring for the community.

After this apprenticeship:

• A full-time role will be available to the successful candidate at the end of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question:
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
E-CAREERS EDUCATION LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292030.

Apply now:
Closes on Friday 31 January. When you apply, you'll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.