Summary
VPI are looking for an Apprentice Accountant to join their team. Candidates should be confident, keen, and enthusiastic and committed with a positive attitude to work. This is an ideal opportunity to learn all aspects of the role and achieve an Advanced Apprenticeship qualification.
Wage
£24,000 a year
1st year Apprentice: £24,000 2nd year Apprentice: £28,000 3rd year Apprentice: £35,000 4th year Apprentice: £39,000
Training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours
(08:00 – 16:00) Monday to Friday (Potential to start in August 2025 - To be confirmed)
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 8 September
Duration
3 years 10 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
The Apprentice Accountant will assist the finance team with the production of the monthly management accounts, reconciliations, analysis of financial information and associated reports. This will include tasks such as but is not limited to;
* Preparation of the daily gross margin report
* Processing of month end journals
* Preparing month end ledger reconciliations
* Calculating prepayments and accruals
* Preparing and reviewing intercompany invoices and journals
* Processing invoices and supplier statement reconciliations
* Assisting with preparation of monthly management accounts
* Assisting with the annual statutory audit
* Supporting the quarterly reforecasting and year end budgeting process
* Identifying and solving problems effectively and efficiently
* Assisting with other office duties within the team when required
What we can offer you
* Competitive apprenticeship salary
* Exceptional training and development programme
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* A Flexible programme that is employer led with bespoke training modules
* Exceptional reward and recognition events
* Additional Training and Development Plans as required
*New applicants who meet the entry requirements of the role will be contacted by the Apprentice Employment Agency team to discuss your application and the apprenticeship in further detail. Please ensure you provide up to date contact details and check your junk in case of redirected emails. Failure to respond to communications will result in your application being withdrawn.
Where you’ll work
Rosper Road
South Killingholme
Immingham
DN40 3DZ
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
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
Your training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Equal to master’s degree
Course contents
* Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
* Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.
* Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communications to suit different situations, individuals or teams.
* Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.
* Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.
* Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.
Your training plan
* Accountancy or taxation professional L7 Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5 GCSE's including Maths & English (grade 4/C or above)
A Level in:
* 2 Subjects (grade C or above)
Desirable qualifications
Degree in:
* Any Subject (grade 2:2)
Other in:
* Accounting (grade Level 4 or above)
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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
Apprentice Employment Agency is acting as a Flexi-Job Apprentice Agency & will engage you for the duration of the apprenticeship & pay your salary. You should be aware that the company/business named in this vacancy is a host employer & you will not be employed by them. Your application may be shared with training providers & employers.