Summary
Chris Bartholomew Electrical Contractors Ltd, based in East Hoathly, East Sussex, are recruiting for an accounting apprentice who would like to study at Level 2 & progress to Level 3. The role will involve inputting and reviewing data, maintaining a full audit trail, reviewing and maintaining sales, purchase and general ledgers etc.
Wage: £17,725.50 a year
The wages will be dependent on age and experience; however, for those looking to start at Level 2, the minimum salary would be £9.09 per hour, and for those looking to start at Level 3, the minimum salary would be £13.02 an hour.
Training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm, with a half an hour lunch break (37 hours 30 minutes a week)
Possible start date: Monday 14 April
Duration: 1 year 1 month
Positions available: 1
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
As an employer, we will teach you how to complete the following tasks:
* Double entry journals
* Construction industry - CIS
* Knowledge of and how to complete and review VAT returns
* Knowledge of PAYE & pension requirements
* Advising managers of any outstanding issues
* Maintain a full audit trail
* Meet deadlines and time budgets
Where you'll work
THE BARN
27A SOUTH STREET
EAST HOATHLY
LEWES
BN8 6DS
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
EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP
Your training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) - Equal to GCSE
* Record transactional data.
* Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
* Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
* Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
* Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience.
* Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data.
* Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements.
Your training plan
* You will complete the Level 2 Accounts-Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard and on completion will receive a certificate at either grade Pass or Distinction. In addition, you will receive a Level 2 AAT Diploma.
* If you don't have GCSEs grades C/4 or above or equivalent, you will be required to study Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English.
* Day release will be from East Sussex College's Eastbourne Campus, once a week, term time only.
* 6 hours of your working week will be spent on training which you will need to log.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English Literature or Language and maths (grade 4/C/Level 2 Functional Skills)
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
* Team working
* Numerate and analytical
* Computer literate
* Excel experience
* Ability to work autonomously
Other requirements
- Parking is provided on site but own transport advantageous due to location.
- Mobile food van comes to site (most days) or you can bring your own lunch and use the staff kitchen facilities.
- Applications are being accepted for the Level 2 Accounts-Finance Assistant Apprenticeship and the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship.
- There are 24 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, staff refreshments are provided, the AAT membership registration will be paid on behalf of apprentice and there will be an annual wage review.
- The start date can be negotiable depending on when the right candidate is found.
About this company
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an apprentice to join the small friendly accounts team with an expanding progressive Electrical Contractor near Uckfield. Our main work streams are electrical installations and renewable systems for domestic, public sector and commercial clients.
After this apprenticeship
There is the opportunity to continue and progress once the apprenticeship has finished.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP
Katie Parris
katie.parris@escg.ac.uk
03030039871
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309101.
Closes in 30 days (Saturday 12 April at 11:59pm)
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