Summary
Are you looking for a rewarding role to kickstart your career within the finance industry? Are you keen to learn and progress and demonstrate good attention to detail and communication skills? If so, this role is for you. White & Co PLC are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant Apprentice to support their accounts department.
Wage: £15,000 a year
Hours: Monday - Friday between 09.00 - 17.00. 35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 7 April
Duration: 1 year 3 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
As an Assistant Accountant Apprentice, your main responsibilities will be to support the accounts department with day-to-day duties and will include, but are not limited to:
* Reconciling monthly trading figures
* Processing sales and purchase ledger
* Reconcile banking and petty cash
* Working closely with the accounts team
* Maintain company documentation and files
* Organise own workload to ensure deadlines are met
Where you'll work
HILLSONS ROAD, BOTLEY, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2DY
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
PETA LIMITED
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 and 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
Level 2 Finance/Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 15-month apprenticeship which includes 1 day per week at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach.
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
* Problem-solving skills
* Logical thinking
* Proficient in MS packages
* Good Excel skills
* Keen to learn and develop
About this company
White & Company have helped people move home since 1871 and are one of the UK's largest privately-owned removals and storage companies. Our aim is to provide first-class, local, national and international moving services.
Company benefits
Monthly pay. Pension after 3 months of employment. 20 days holiday - plus bank holidays. Free on-site parking.
After this apprenticeship
White & Co are offering a permanent role to the successful candidates following completion of the Level 2 Finance Assistant Apprenticeship, with the option of future progression within the finance department.
Application process
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PETA LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302812.
Apply now. Closes on Monday 31 March 2025.
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