Apprentice Accounts Assistant

LINCOLN SECURITY LTD

LINCOLN, LN6 3LQ

Closes in 6 days (Thursday 26 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 September 2024

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Summary

Lincoln Security is looking for a hard-working individual to fill the role of Apprentice Accounts Assistant which had become available due to move to a different department of the present assistant. The role could lead to a higher position after qualifying. Lincoln Security will provide you with the time at college to complete your training.

Annual wage
£13,312 to £23,795.20 a year

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Credit control bonus payable on targets. Performance increases based on reviews.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5 pm with ½ hour lunch.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 October

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

Duties will include:

  • Data entry of Supplier & Customer invoices into the relevant accounting systems, i.e Orderwise & Sage 50 Accounts;
  • Regular filing of Supplier & Customer invoices;
  • Generating sales invoices for sales staff, and ensuring the invoices are sent out to clients effectively;
  • Reconciliation of the cash book daily, ensuring all receipts and payments are posted in good time;
  • Reconciliation of the Trade Counter takings every week;
  • Thorough reconciliations of the Business Barclaycard & Petty Cash;
  • Regular debt chasing ensures all debt-chasing targets the Finance Manager sets are achieved.

Where you’ll work

WHISBY WAY

LINCOLN

LN6 3LQ

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

LINCOLN 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

    The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Assistant Accountant Level 3.

    The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor to support and guide throughout the course. This is a Day Release programme which means you will attend Lincoln/Newark College, 1 day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours.

    Course outline:

    https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/assistant-accountant-v1-2

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • Maths and English (grade 4 or C)

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • Maths (grade 7)
    • AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2) (grade Pass)

    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
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    About this company

    Lincoln Security is comprised of a team of highly qualified, proficient Engineers, Surveyors and office-based support staff. By employing a team who are trusted to protect some of the most critical national infrastructure sites in the UK, you can be assured that your security is in safe hands.

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

    After this apprenticeship

    Assistant Finance Manager after Level 3 has been achieved. 

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    LINCOLN COLLEGE

    Margaret in the Apprenticeships Team

    apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk

    01522876284

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275381.

    Apply now

    Closes in 6 days (Thursday 26 September at 11:59pm)

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