Summary
This vacancy is for an Accounting Apprentice based in Blackburn. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake valuable work experience within the accounts department whilst gaining on the job qualifications.
Wage: £15,704 a year
Training Course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:30am-5pm
40 hours a week
Possible Start Date: Monday 5 May
Duration: 1 year 3 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
This role will be to work under the guidance of our finance and administration team to gain a Level 2 AAT qualification in Accounting. Here you will have the opportunity to earn a wage, develop real work experience and study for qualifications.
Attributes & Requirements:
* A desire to build a career in accounting.
* Good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
* A team player that is adaptable to changing demands.
* An enthusiastic, motivated individual that is keen to learn. You must also take ownership for your own learning and development.
* Good attention to detail.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
* Confidence with numbers.
Main Responsibilities:
* Sales Invoicing
* Stock Control
* Credit Control
* Processing Sales
* Purchase Invoicing
* Creating databases & reports
* Working with the administration team
Qualifications Required:
* Minimum of 5 GCSE's including Maths, English, Science.
* Actual or predicted Maths grade must be between 6-9.
Role Schedule:
* Full-time position
* Day shift
* You will be required to work every Saturday, and your weekly schedule will span Monday to Saturday, with a designated day off during the week.
Where you'll work
Unit 4A - Fairfield Business Park
Longsight Road, Clayton Le Dale
Blackburn
BB2 7JA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or Training Organisation: TRAINING 2000 LIMITED
Your Training Course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
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.
Your Training Plan:
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting which contains:
* Introduction to Bookkeeping
* Principles of Bookkeeping
* Principles of Costing
* The Business Environment
Essential Qualifications:
* GCSE in English (grade 4 (C))
* GCSE in Maths (grade 6-9)
* GCSE in Science (grade 4 (C))
Skills:
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Number skills
* Team working
* Initiative
Other Requirements:
Please do not contact the company directly. We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role.
About this Company:
MTB Monster supply and sell bikes and parts all over the world. All the bikes sold come fully checked and ready to ride.
After this Apprenticeship:
The opportunities in the world of business are endless. Many apprentices start in business administration, customer service or accountancy, which are great stepping stones into lots of exciting careers. You can go on to specialise in a particular field and into management. You will find people who started in finance and administration working in all professional areas and at all levels.
Contact for this Apprenticeship:
Morgan Horne
morgan.horne@t2000.co.uk
0125454659
Reference Code: VAC1000311089
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Closes on Friday 25 April 2025
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