Assistant Accountant L3 Apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious person to join our finance team. We are looking to employ the “right person” who we can support to become a valued member of the team. Ideally, you will bring a willingness to learn and an accurate and positive attitude to work.

Annual wage

£15,990 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Depending on your age and experience we may have an opportunity to increase the salary.

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5:30pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 21 October

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

The role will encompass the following key elements, but is not limited to these:

Raising customer invoices
Completing daily bank reconciliations
Producing customer statements
Preparing self-billed sales rebates to vehicle manufacturers
Answering customer queries
Liaising with internal and external customers/stakeholders

Whilst our Key2 management system is a bespoke system, which we will give “on-job tuition” on. Good knowledge and use of Microsoft Excel is required for this role.

Whilst the successful candidate will in time have the potential opportunity to work and learn on further areas within the finance office as your skills grow.

Where you’ll work

REDMAN COURT BELL STREET

PRINCES RISBOROUGH

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

HP27 0AA

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

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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

As part of this role, you will undertake the Assistant Accountant level 3 apprenticeship. You will have the opportunity to learn in your role and will be provided with approximately one day per week to study. Your training will be completed online with a dedicated tutor who will support you in your studies. Your delivery schedule will also include some face to face training sessions with your Tutor. You will be given one day a week to work on your apprenticeship training.

The training you will be completing as part of the Assistant Accountant Level 3 Business apprenticeship standard includes:

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Continued Professional Development training, organisational structure
Business Awareness
Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
Management Accounting Techniques
Tax Processes for Business
Assist with monthly and year-end reporting of financial and accounts information
Maintain financial and accounting records including the timely collation of data from a range of sources
Safeguard against suspicious activities for example anti-money laundering.
Assist with the compilation of accounting and financial records, for example, to inform direct and indirect tax returns
Deliver financial and accounting information and data to stakeholders to ensure that key messages are communicated.
Assist in the maintenance and use of digital systems by using software applications and packages to support the delivery of accurate and timely financial and accounting information.
Use digital systems safely to ensure that the cyber security of the organisation is not compromised, and data handling legislative requirements are met.
Undertake Continuous Professional Development by keeping up to date with relevant statutory obligations and procedural best practice.
Presenting Like a Pro - workshop on how to deliver high quality presentations

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 4-9/A-C or equivalent)

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
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

LCVR is a car and van rental licence system with a difference. Although established in 2006, LCVR’s Directors and staff have years of experience in the operation of major rental franchised systems. The company is well-funded, and is enjoying rapid growth. We pride ourselves on the service we offer to our customers. When you join LCVR, you will find our products and services are designed to be easily accessible, backed by quality support and delivered when we promise.

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

After this apprenticeship

You will have the opportunity to join our team as a full-time employee.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is: