Summary
Vista are looking to recruit an apprentice who wants to join a rapidly growing business in the Insurance broking sector. The apprentice will work in the financial services sector and make a contribution to the efficient running of the company.
Wage: £16,770 a year
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Between 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. 37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 3 March
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
This role will involve:
Understanding Sage Accounting
* Checking and Processing Purchase invoices and Expenses
* Nominal ledger Coding
* Payment of Suppliers and Expenses
Understanding the insurance broking process
* From the inception of the policy with the client
* Invoicing the client
* Processing client payments
* Reconciling to the insurer statement
* Collection of Commissions and Fees
Additional duties
* Internal and External communication by Microsoft Teams and phone
* Resolving queries that arise
You will not just be learning the processes; we will expect you to carry them out under the supervision of the Assistant Accountant. We will regularly review your progress which will be, in part, driven by your own ability to carry out the tasks accurately and on time as part of a small Finance Team.
How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by our expert training and assessment staff at The Growth Company.
What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
* More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
* Any training you need to complete
* What the next steps will be
How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.
Where you'll work
24 Mount Street
Manchester
M2 3NX
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
THE GROWTH COMPANY 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.
Your training plan
This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you'll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Number skills
* Team working
* Reliable
* Trustworthy
* Motivated
* Confident
About this company
Vista started trading in 2014 and has grown from nothing to a business that generates nearly £20m of insurance business across different business sectors from the usual corporate business, to more exciting specialist areas in Hospitality, Events, Private Equity and online Schemes. Vista brand values are attention to detail, forward thinking and aspiration. The Vista team have been through the Covid pandemic, and the company is now stronger because of their hard work and effective communication within and outside the business.
After this apprenticeship
Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship: VAC1000298244.
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Closes in 27 days (Friday 21 February)
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