Apprentice Finance Administrator

DWM ADMINISTRATION SERVICES LTD

BIRMINGHAM, B3 1QU

Closes in 30 days (Friday 1 November)

Posted on 1 October 2024

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Summary

Don't Waste Money Group is seeking an apprentice who is dedicated and has a real desire in accountancy to join their efficiently working team. The successful candidate will enrol onto a Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant apprenticeship. This is a great opportunity to build a career with a growing company who value their staff and their development

Annual wage
£12,480 a year

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

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 November

Duration

1 Year

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

  • Using systems, processes and technology to ensure daily tasks are completed efficiently.
  • Running calculations to ensure that records and payments are correct.
    General data entry.
    Preparing payment runs for approval.
    Creating and processing invoices.
    Payroll administration.
  • Assist with monthly VAT and various filings and related reconciliation.

Where you’ll work

3-5 ST. PAULS SQUARE

BIRMINGHAM

B3 1QU

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

APPRENTICE TEAM 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

    • The successful apprentice will work towards a Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant apprenticeship standard, as well as Functional Skills Maths and English if needed. Day to day training will be conducted by the employer.

    Qualifications:
    Apprentices will be required to take one of the professional qualifications listed below, as chosen by the employer to be most relevant to the job role:

    AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
    ACCA Certificate in financial and management accounting (level 2)
    IAB Level 2 certificate in bookkeeping
    ICB Level 2 certificate in bookkeeping

    Accounts or finance assistant / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 9 to 4 (A* to C))
    • Maths (grade 9 to 4 (A* to C))

    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
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    About this company

    At Don’t Waste Money we help our customers save money each year by providing top money-saving opportunities for all. Dedicated To Finding Customers The Very Best Deal On Their Gas And Electric Supplies

    After this apprenticeship

    • Possible progression onto further employment within the business and onto higher apprenticeships

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    APPRENTICE TEAM LTD

    Tavonga Jangwa

    tavonga.jangwa@apprenticeteam.co.uk

    01246 278931

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279849.

    Apply now

    Closes in 30 days (Friday 1 November)

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    After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.