Summary
Hands-on training in all aspects of accountancy, working with local businesses and the chance to work in a small, friendly team. Gain valuable skills, real-world business experience, and expert guidance to build a strong foundation for your future in accounting. You will be studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification.
Annual wage
£12,480 a year
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, ½ hour lunch.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Thursday 1 May
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
* Full support and training will be given for the following, by our friendly and experienced team members
* Preparing accounts, reports and compiling financial information
* Working with latest online accounting and business technology, apps and supporting customers and team members with this
* Bookkeeping and preparing VAT returns
* Preparing Tax returns for individuals and businesses
* Customer service duties including handling telephone calls and emails to/from customers
* Meeting and greeting clients, where required
* General administrative duties including dealing with customer invoice and billing system, collecting and logging payments
Preparing letters and communications to be sent out (email, whatsapp, postal)
* Working with our electronic filing system and online portal to ensure capture of information and storage
* Organising office events
* Uploading blogs and information to our company website
* Handling social media posts on different platforms to promote the business
* Organising office events
* Uploading blogs and information to our company website
* Handling social media posts on different platforms to promote the business
Where you’ll work
Castle Court
Whittington
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 4DF
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
SHREWSBURY COLLEGES GROUP
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
Working towards gaining the skills, knowledge and behaviours to achieve the level 3 apprenticeship standard.
You will achieve the apprenticeship in the workplace, attending the London Rd Campus, Shrewsbury one day per week for the your taught input, term time only.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5 x GCSE including maths and English (grade 4 / C 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
•Good communication (both written and verbal) •Ability to work well as part of a team •Ability to work methodically •Time management and ability to prioritise •Interested in how businesses function •Listening skills •Confidentiality •Be Outgoing •Be well organised •Interested in technology and how this can shape the future •Punctual and enthusiastic •A can-do attitude, not afraid to learn and try new things and meet new people This is a full time role based in our office without option for working from home during period of apprenticeship.