Finance Apprentice

STEIN IAS HOLDINGS LIMITED

Bollington, Cheshire, SK10 5JZ

Closes in 8 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 September 2024

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Summary

Relentless growth means we’re looking for an ambitious Finance Apprentice to join our global team, based in Cheshire. You might be a school leaver, a top college graduate, or looking for a change of career. Whatever, we’ll offer you a great career and growth opportunities. In return we need you to have a true love for learning and a keen interest in finance.

Annual wage
£12,480 a year

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 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

  • Maintain Purchase Ledger, including creating new accounts in Paprika
  • Process purchase invoices
  • Manage company credit cards
  • Raise purchase orders
  • Perform supplier account reconciliations and handle queries
  • Assist with general finance and office administration
  • Assisting the Finance Manager with monthly accounts submission
  • Preparing VAT / Tax Returns
  • Complete other ad hoc tasks as required

Where you’ll work

Clarence Mill

Clarence Road

Bollington, Cheshire

SK10 5JZ

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

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE 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.

    • Your training plan

    The apprentice will undertake an 18-month AAT programme which is designed for those looking to launch a career in accountancy . At the end of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will recieve a Level 3 Assistant Accountant qualification. 

    Requirements

    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
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    About this company

    Stein IAS is the original B2B marketing agency. We weave data, intelligence and disruptive technology with big, bold ideas to drive revenue growth for clients on a global scale. Join us and you’ll be working with some of the industry’s most advanced thinkers and the world’s biggest brands.

    https://www.steinias.com/ (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    Hybrid working Learning and development programme 31 days annual leave including bank holidays 50% employer contribution gym membership Lunchtime employee Interest Groups Free lunch Wednesdays and Thursdays Free breakfast on Fridays

    Disability Confident

    Disability Confident

    A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

    You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

    After this apprenticeship

    After completion of this apprenticeship, we will support with further training for individuals looking to grow their skills in finance.This can lead to the Level 4 & Level 7 Accountancy Courses for those looking to achieve full chartered accountant status.

    This role offers a great opportunity to set out on your career in finance. This is evidenced through our strategy of supporting development through our award-winning learning and development program. If you want to learn, this role is for you.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    STEIN IAS HOLDINGS LIMITED

    Megan Clarke

    megan.clarke@steinias.com

    07394572963

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277319.

    Apply now

    Closes in 8 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

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