Summary
BJ Waters are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our small friendly finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations such as VAT returns, reconciling bank statements and processing invoices to ensure the smooth running of accounts functions.
Annual wage: £14,560 a year
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 hour for lunch. 35 hours a week.
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 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
* Assist in maintaining accurate financial records, including accounts payable and receivable.
* Process invoices and payments.
* Reconcile bank statements to the general ledger.
* Support the preparation and filing of VAT returns.
* Assist in the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
* Handle financial data entry and maintain accounting records and software.
* Provide general administrative support to the finance team.
* Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve any queries or discrepancies.
Where you'll work
BRIDGE GARAGE, MAIN ROAD, DARLEY BRIDGE, MATLOCK, DE4 2JY
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
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
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
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence. You will be expected to work towards the Assistant Accountant Level 2, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have.
Skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem-solving skills
* Number skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
Benefits:
* Company pension.
* On-site parking.
* Friendly and supportive team environment.
About this company
With over 90 years of experience in the haulage industry, B J Waters Transport Ltd is an expanding family-run business. Operating from our two depots in Derbyshire, we operate a modern and highly efficient transport fleet which delivers a range of materials across the UK and Europe. We are looking for an accounts assistant to join our small but busy office at our Darley Bridge depot in Derbyshire.
After this apprenticeship
* Progression onto Level 3 then Level 4 AAT.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
Alyce Hunt
hunta@chesterfield.ac.uk
07956914838
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290881.
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