Summary
We are a growing accountancy firm based in Normanton seeking an apprentice accountant. We are offering the right candidate a great opportunity to begin a career in accountancy. We will provide on the job training and study package with a registered provider.
Wage
£15,000 a year
Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Flexible start and finish times between 8.30am to 9.30am and 4.00pm to 5.30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Bookkeeping for client
* Preparation of VAT returns
* Processing of payroll
* Preparation of accounts for soletraders, partnerships and limited companies
* General admin tasks as and when required
Where you’ll work
Unit 7
Courtyard 31
Pontefract Road
Normanton
WF6 1JU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
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 and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
* Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
* Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
* 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 and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
* Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
* Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Your training plan
* Training will be day release in Leeds city centre
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 5)
* Maths (grade 5)
Desirable qualifications
A Level or equivalent in:
* Maths (grade C)
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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
A driving licence and own car would be beneficial.