Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprentice

Summary

Ana & Sons have an exciting Apprenticeship opportunity for an Apprentice to deal with all aspects of accountancy, taxation and client relationships. We have a vibrant, fun-filled work environment and we will support the Apprentice to grow, develop and thrive in this Accounting role.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Competitive salary between £12,500 to £22,500 per annum, (depending on experience)

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm

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

The following are the core responsibilities of the Apprentice. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.

Tasks Include:

Build strong relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and clients at all levels
Bookkeeping and data entry (including invoice coding)
Gain hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Sage Accounting
Handling client queries via email and phone
Embrace new challenges with a positive, can-do attitude
Performing other ad hoc duties as required

Where you’ll work

THE PIXEL BUILDING UNIT F2

110 BROOKER ROAD

WALTHAM ABBEY

ESSEX

EN9 1JH

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

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)

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

Organisation skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Initiative
Patience
Flexible
Outgoing
Quick Thinker
Hard Worker
Software Skills

About this company

We offer a vibrant, fun-filled work environment. Opportunities for professional growth and advancement and a diverse office space.

Company benefits

10% commission for customer introductions. Pension contributions, annual bonuses, and 32 days of holiday.

After this apprenticeship

May lead to a permanent position once the apprenticeship has successfully been completed.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Leon Black

Leon.Black@essex.gov.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281956.

Apply now

Closes in 10 days (Monday 28 October at 11:59pm)

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