Summary
Reporting to the Finance Manager you will join our Finance Team as a Finance Assistant to support with all operational processes to ensure a seamless integrated function within the business.
Wage
£19,000 a year
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
40 hours per week Mon-Fri to be worked between the hours of 8:00am-6.00pm (core hours for flexi are 10am to 4.00pm)
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 31 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
• Full accounts payable process, including mailbox management, invoice processing and payments.
• Credit card reconciliation including expense and spend approvals.
• Credit control and weekly aged debtors reporting.
• Bank reconciliation for multicurrency accounts.
• Assist Finance Manager with month end responsibilities.
• Gathering data and creating / updating monthly reports.
• Updating and reporting in Forecast (our project management tool).
• Ad hoc tasks to support the department and wider team.
Where you’ll work
The Racquets Court, 3 College Street
Newcastle
NE1 8JG
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
ACCESS TRAINING 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
The successful applicant will work towards the Assistant Accountant level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
Will be required to attend day release at Access Training on Team Valley, Gateshead, 1 day per week.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* AAT 2 (grade Pass)
* English (grade 5)
* Maths (grade 5)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
* Maths (grade A-C)
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
* Number skills
* Initiative
Other requirements
100% remote working We understand life is about balance, that’s why we provide the flexibility you need to work in a way that suits you best. You are welcome to work 100% remotely or hybrid from our Newcastle office. Global socials and parties There’s always a social in the works at Tangent - all designed to help you form friendships with your colleagues. For our overseas employees, we will fly you over at least once a year to attend our London social events to get some IRL face time.