Accountant Apprentice

Bruce Marshall & Co Limited

Crewe, CW4 8GJ

Closes in 2 days (Tuesday 24 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 21 August 2024

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Summary

A new opportunity has arisen at Bruce Marshall & Co Ltd for an Accounts Administration Apprentice to work in a growing business with lots of opportunities. Duties will include VAT return downloads and electronic filing, monthly payroll, plus more.

Annual wage
£12,480 a year

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 30 September

Duration

1 Year 6 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

Day to day duties include but will not be limited to:

  • Transaction posting
  • Using Cloud based book-keeping software
  • Invoice processing 
  • Information requests from clients
  • Bank statement downloads & electronic import to Cloud accounting system
  • VAT return downloads and electronic filing
  • Monthly payroll 
  • Filing Companies House Confirmation Statements
  • Analysis work in excel
  • General scanning and filing
  • Ad-hoc projects and general support with running the office

Where you’ll work

Suite 11 The Old Fuel Depot

Twemlow Lane

Crewe

CW4 8GJ

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

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

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.

    • Your training plan

    • Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Qualification
    • Functional Skills in English and maths if required

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 5/C+)
    • Maths (grade 8/9 A/A*)

    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
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Initiative

    About this company

    Bruce Marshall & Co was established in 2013 and today, we continue to build on our enviable reputation for providing excellent advice and first class service to our business and personal clients alike. We have many clients in the local communities and service businesses, small and large, across numerous sectors.

    https://www.brucemarshall.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    After completion of your apprenticeship, you will potentially have the opportunity to progress onto full-time positions within the business.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

    Maxim Business Training

    apprenticeshiprecruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk

    +441625410000

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000272467.

    Apply now

    Closes in 2 days (Tuesday 24 September at 11:59pm)

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