Finance/Accounts Apprentice

OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Worcestershire, B98 9DB

Closes in 7 days (Monday 23 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 September 2024

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Summary

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Accounts Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional setting while working towards a recognized qualification in accounting.

Annual wage
£17,000 a year

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, shifts.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 November

Duration

1 Year 3 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

Key Responsibilities:                                                                   

  • Assist with daily financial transactions and bookkeeping.
  • Support the preparation of financial reports and statements.
  • Help manage accounts payable and receivable.
  • Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate financial records. 
  • Learn and apply accounting principles and practices.

Where you’ll work

Seafield Lane

Beoley

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 9DB

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

MBKB LTD

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.

    • Your training plan

    You will achieve your Accounts Apprenticeship Level 2
    A 100% tailored training and assessment program will be delivered to support you throughout your Apprenticeship, (12-15 months including endpoint assessment)
    Accounts/ Finance 2 Core Modules-
    • General business
    • Understanding your organisation
    • Accounting systems and processes
    • Basic accounting
    • Ethical standard
    • Attention to detail
    • Communication
    • Uses systems and processes
    • Personal effectiveness
    • Teamwork
    • Personal development
    • Professionalism
    • Customer focus

    Accountant Certificate-
    ICB Level 2 certificate in bookkeeping

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • Maths and English (grade 4/C or above)

    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
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    Oakland International is a leading supply chain and logistics provider, committed to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions. We pride ourselves on our dynamic work environment and our dedication to fostering talent and growth within our team.

    About this company

    www.oakland-international.com

    After this apprenticeship

    Complete Finance/Accounts Apprentice.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    MBKB LTD

    Nicki Bevan

    recruit@mbkbgroup.com

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275269.

    Apply now

    Closes in 7 days (Monday 23 September at 11:59pm)

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