Summary
Swarm Training is working with Alliance Shipping Group to help search for a Level 2 Accounts Assistant Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in starting a career in accounting and learning from experienced professionals.
Wage: £15,000 a year
Salary may increase at intervals of 6, 12 and 18 months based on performance reviews.
Training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours: Core working hours will be from 8:45am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. This role is office-based.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 3 March
Duration: 1 year
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
* Processing invoices and maintaining invoice documentation
* Examining data to identify transactional issues such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices
* Accurately posting invoices to the system
* Learning UK and USA company processes
* Learning/knowing about currencies and rates of exchange
* Liaising with operations on invoice approvals and costings
* Assisting with purchase ledgers
* Responding to queries from suppliers via email or telephone with high-quality customer service
Where you'll work
ALLIANCE HOUSE
FENTON WAY
SOUTHFIELDS IND PARK
BASILDON
SS15 6TD
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
SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C
Your training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* 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
Training will be with us - Swarm Training, a national provider of apprenticeships throughout the UK. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant qualification, which will take 12 months to complete with assessments.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Team working
* Full UK Drivers License
* Self-motivated
* Strong work ethic
* Interest in Accounting
About this company
Alliance Shipping Group offers a variety of shipping services, including general and international freight. Founded in 1975, the Alliance Group has seen significant growth and works with a global network of reliable sea and airfreight agencies.
Company benefits
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Team social events
* Supportive team environment
* Sick pay after 1 year of continuous service
After this apprenticeship
* After successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be a full-time position available for the right candidate.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C
Sophie Duffy
Sophie.d@swarmgroup.org.uk
Application Instructions
Please fill in your details and attach a copy of your CV to apply. Closes in 30 days (Friday 28 February). #J-18808-Ljbffr