Summary
Like the sound of a paid, practical based training course with an opportunity to learn from our finance experts? Develop your skills whilst building the foundation required to launch your career in finance. If this appeals to you and you are a self-motivated learner with excellent interpersonal skills, then kick start your career here.
Wage
£14,566 a year
Salary will move to NMW after 1 year in the apprenticeship
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Full -time 37-hours, Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 16:30, Friday 08:30 - 16:00
37 hours a week
Start date
Thursday 1 May 2025
Duration
1 year 3 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* To process invoices for goods and services, using the Trust finance system and accounting package
* To assist schools with online purchase orders and BACS payment runs
* To ensure purchase order or invoice related queries are dealt with speedily and effectively
* To ensure all invoices agree to a valid purchase order and any discrepancies queried as required
* To support procurement with data gathering and tender preparation
* To input routine journals and supporting documentation
* To assist monthly VAT returns
* To assist schools in month end tasks and reconciliations, and respond timely to any queries
* To support with Annual Audit preparation and collation of information
* To communicate effectively with colleagues, school staff and suppliers
* To provide routine administrative and organisational support, maintaining electronic filing and information systems
* To be able to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
* To operate within the guidelines of the Trust’s financial procedures and policies
Where you’ll work
Pannal Ash Road
Harrogate
HG2 9PH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
KAPLAN FINANCIAL 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 Level 3.
One day per week allocated to apprenticeship as paid study leave on site at Harrogate Trust Central offices.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 and above)
* Maths (grade 4 and 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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working