Summary
As part of the finance, risk and procurement Team, the successful candidates will gain unique exposure to a high volume, fast paced, central support function. The team deals with a wide range of finance and accounting work for the organisation.
Wage
£21,840 a year
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm with the potential to work flexibly.
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
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
The role will include rotation through various Finance teams to provide experience and training in different disciplines, all supporting the service to the business, including data entry, reporting, sales ledger processing, purchase ledger processing, financial controls, bank reconciliations and regulatory reporting.
This will include but not be limited to, under the supervision of Team Leaders:
* Working as part of the team in the identification of electronic receipts into the IM Group bank accounts and processing accurately and within client SLA’s and regulatory rules onto the accounting system
* Working as part of the team checking and processing outgoing bank transfers from all IM Group bank accounts and processing accurately and within client SLA’s and regulatory rules onto the accounting system
* Assistance with half year and year-end accounting processes, including subsidiaries, consolidation and audit
* Assisting Management Accounts with month-end reporting as required
* Working in the team responsible for the processing to the accounting system of all the group sales ledger items (invoices to clients) working under pressure to meet tight month-end deadlines
* Working in the team responsible for checking and processing to the accounting system all the groups purchase ledger items (invoices to be paid) including checking bacs payment runs
* Gathering, checking and data entry of information onto the finance and accounting systems
* Developing an understanding of the financial transactions supporting the provision of a legal service to clients
* Developing an understanding of the regulatory framework and regulatory reporting, including International Finance Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Solicitors Regulatory Authority Accounts Rules (SAR’s) surrounding the holding of client funds
* Attending and contributing to Team meetings taking notes and actions
* Production and analysis of data from the accounting system
* Using judgement to escalate any issues appropriately to the Team Leader
* Dealing with and replying to emails and phone calls from internal customers and stakeholders at all levels of the business
* Dealing with phone calls to and from clients
* Extensive use of MS Excel and multiple spreadsheets for analysis
Company Benefits:
* 25 days annual leave, with the opportunity to buy additional leave
* Two fundraising days in a year to give back to the community (fully paid!)
* Westfield Health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services
* Access to a variety of training and development resources
* Offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace as well as flexible working options to ensure that you are fully supported to work the way that best suits you. Their social responsibility programme is fundamental to who they are
Where you’ll work
Riverside East
2 Millsands
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S3 8DT
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
DAMAR LIMITED
Your training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Equal to A level
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
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard (Level 3).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5 x GCSE including English and maths (grade 4/C and above)
A Level in:
* 3 x A-Levels (grade A* - 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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
***WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE ADVERT EARLIER SHOULD WE RECEIVE AN UNPRECEDENTED NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS***