Summary
Are you looking for a career that will excite, challenge and inspire you? If so, an apprenticeship could be your ideal role! We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our Accounting Team who is curious, eager to learn, and ready to embrace challenges. This is a permanent role, your apprenticeship is just the start of your career with us.
Wage: £23,387 a year
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, 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
Your role could involve:
* Assisting with monthly and year-end reporting of financial information
* Safeguarding against suspicious activities
* Delivering financial and accounting information to stakeholders
* Assisting in the maintenance and use of digital systems to support the accurate and timely financial and accounting information
* Collaborating with people to deliver a service that meets our needs with a commitment to professional and ethical standards
Where you'll work
Unity Place
1 Carfax Close
Swindon
SN1 1AP
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.
* 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
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade C/4)
* Maths (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
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem-solving skills
* Team working
About this company
At Zurich our brand purpose is to create a brighter future together, for our customers, our partners, our employees and the planet. It's a promise that for our customers, we will put their needs at the heart of everything we do and for our employees, to grow and develop together. We put our customers at the heart of everything that we do, and we're looking for like-minded people to join us. We're passionate about diversity and inclusion, we want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work.
Company benefits
25 days holiday + 3 volunteering days. Flexible bank holidays for religious/cultural events. Private medical cover. 12% company pension contribution. Annual company bonus. Discounted gym membership, gadget insurance, & technology offers.
After this apprenticeship
Your qualification is just the start of your career at Zurich. Once your apprenticeship is complete you will have plenty of opportunities to put your new skills into practice while continuing to develop and grow.
Contact
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299711.
Apply now
Closes on Sunday 23 March 2025
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Company's application instructions
At Zurich we are a team of individuals. We welcome ALL differences, because we know that together, they make us better as a whole. Our application and interview process is designed to reduce bias and promote a fair and inclusive experience for you, where you can show us your best self. For more about our application process, and helpful hints and tips please visit our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr