Accounts Assistant Apprentice (Preston Baker and Associates Ltd)

Government jobs, apprenticeship; York; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000

Job description

Accounts Assistant Apprentice (Preston Baker and Associates Ltd)

Summary
As a Level 3 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprentice, you will play a vital role in supporting our finance team. This position is perfect for individuals looking to gain foundational skills and experience in accounting while working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage: £15,704 a year
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm, 40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 7 April
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

What you'll do at work

• Processing financial transactions and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Data entry and ensuring the accuracy of financial documentation.
• Assisting in preparing invoices, reconciling accounts, and managing ledgers.
• Supporting the team with day-to-day administrative finance tasks.
• Learning to use accounting software and systems effectively.
• Providing general assistance to the finance department as required.

Where you'll work
101 WALMGATE, YORK, YO1 9UA
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
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
Your training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
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.

Your training plan

• L3 Assistant accountant Apprenticeship Standard

More training information
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:

• English (grade A*-C/9-4) or above
• Maths (grade A*-C/9-4) or above

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
• Attention to detail
• Team working
• Computer skills
• Excel, Word, Emails
• Punctual
• Professional
• Willingness to learn
• Positive & can do attitude

Other requirements
20 days holidays plus bank holidays Group Pension or NEST
About this company
Preston Baker is a family-run estate agency, proudly serving our clients since 2008. Recognized as the Best Estate Agent in the UK in 2017, we are one of the most forward-thinking businesses in the industry.

After this apprenticeship
The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Raymond Duke
[e-mail]
0203 834 2872
Reference code: VAC1000306362
Apply now
Closes in 31 days (Monday 31 March at 11:59pm)