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 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:30am-5pm
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 5 May 2025
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)
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
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting which contains:
* Introduction to Bookkeeping
* Principles of Bookkeeping
* Principles of Costing
* The Business Environment
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 (C))
* Maths (grade 6-9)
* Science (grade 4 (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
* Number skills
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
Please do not contact the company directly. Please note - 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.