Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Business Services Associate. In this role, you will support the Payroll and Accounts teams by undertaking a range of finance and administrative duties. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience whilst working toward a Level 3 AAT qualification.
Wage
£13,741 a year
Parsons offer above minimum national minimum wage for apprentices; this will be discussed at interview.
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.
35 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 2 June
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
* Supporting the Payroll and Accounts teams by undertaking a range of finance and administrative duties whilst studying towards your qualification
* Accounts preparation
* Bookkeeping
* Payroll and office administration
* Processing payments
* Inputting purchase orders
* Creating sales invoices
* Chasing outstanding payments
* Answering the phone and taking client queries
* Responding to basic requests for information relating to our services
* Raising queries with the appropriate person
* Responding to all customers and colleagues internally and externally
* Meeting the demands of qualification requirements and working with the training provider to ensure qualification is obtained within set timescales
* Attending college/training provider as and when required
* Meeting all college/training provider deadlines
* Maintaining a confidential (manual and electronic) filing system to ensure that accurate, up-to-date information is available to the accounts and payroll teams
* Preparing and despatching standardised letters and emails as directed to the required standards and timescales
* Escalating any concerns or suggestions for improvement to senior management
* Supporting and assisting colleagues through the sharing of knowledge to ensure consistency of information is delivered to customers
* Working to a high standard within agreed timetables and budgets
* Ensuring your quality of work meets the company’s ethical and professional standards and supports business success
Where you’ll work
UNIT 2
SILKWOOD PARK
FRYERS WAY
OSSETT
WF5 9TJ
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
FIRST INTUITION LEEDS 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 train with First Intuition Leeds Limited, undergoing a level 3 AAT qualification
* Depending on the successful applicant, the role can either begin in June or Septmeber
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths and English (grade 6 or above (B or above))
A Level in:
* within a numerate subject (grade B 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
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working
* Open and honest
* Self-motivated
* Flexible and proactive
* Customer focused
* Able to make decisions
* Able to use initiative
* Able to work under pressure
* Able to work to deadlines
* Confident communicator
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Committed to the qualification
* Microsoft Office skills