Accounts Apprentice
CRAFTERS COMPANION LTD
NEWTON AYCLIFFE, DL5 6DR
Closes in 4 days (Tuesday 8 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 September 2024
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Summary
We are excited to recruit a new role within the finance team at Crafters Companion. Set up by Sara Davies in 2005, this is a great time join a fast-changing multimillion-pound, global business. We manufacture and sell a range of crafting products throughout the UK and overseas through our websites, 3rd party retailers and TV shopping channels.
- Annual wage
- £12,750 a year
- Training course
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Working Monday to Friday with one day at Darlington College.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 15 October
- Duration
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1 Year
- Positions available
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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
- Processing of supplier invoices
- Reconciling supplier accounts
- Supporting on the preparation of bank reconciliations
- Posting payments and helping make payments through our banking systems
- Supporting the wider finance team with any ad-hoc tasks
As our Accounts Assistant, you will be part of a dynamic finance team who are driving change and control across the business. Reporting into the Financial Controller, we are looking for an ambitious person with attention to detail and strong people skills.
Where you’ll work
HORNDALE AVENUE
AYCLIFFE BUSINESS PARK
NEWTON AYCLIFFE
DL5 6DR
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
DARLINGTON COLLEGE
Your training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
- Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2
- Location – Horndale Avenue, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6DR
- Working 5 days per week inclusive of 1-day release for study at Darlington College
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade 4)
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
- Organisation skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Prioritise work
- Decision making
- Concern for accuracy
About this company
Crafter’s Companion started life as a big dream in Sara Davies’ university bedroom. It was here that she had a light bulb moment, about a ground-breaking product which could create envelopes for handmade cards, and The Enveloper was born! Sixteen years (and lots of hard work) later, we’ve grown our product range from one exciting papercraft tool to thousands of crafting must-haves including stamps, dies and die-cutting machines, embossing folders, card and more to enhance your creative journey and bolster stashes across the world!
https://www.crafterscompanion.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
• 40% working from home. • 40% staff discount. • 25 days holidays (plus 8 bank holidays). • Company pension scheme. • Opt-in private healthcare scheme.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you may have opportunity to progress within the business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DARLINGTON COLLEGE
Rosanna Lee
rlee@darlington.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000273946.
Apply now
Closes in 4 days (Tuesday 8 October at 11:59pm)
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