Accounts Administration Apprentice (36067)

Summary

This is an excellent position for the right person to take the first step into payroll. The role will be extremely varied and expose the individual to a large variety of tasks helping to build up a strong skill set within our payroll function.

Annual wage: £12,147.20 a year
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Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: 9am to 5pm Mon to Thurs, 9am to 4pm Fri.
36 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 25 November
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

A normal day would include:

Checking manual and computerised timesheets
Processing information using computerised payroll systems
Understanding budgeted allowance per site to enable:
- Entering of individuals actual payroll attendance, compare against budgeted allowance
- Calculating hours worked against allowed budget for any variances
Raise an alarm if hours are exceeded and follow the process for recharging
Similarly, an awareness of under hours worked and the need for any potential credit notes to be raised
Understand and follow boundaries per site using our geofence software
Training will be given on the two payroll software systems: Cleanlink and Timegate

How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next:

New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:

More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
Any training you need to complete
What the next steps will be

How you could get there:

If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

Where you’ll work

117-119A STOCKPORT ROAD

STOCKPORT

SK3 0JE

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

THE GROWTH COMPANY 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

Full apprenticeship training provided, working towards an Advanced Level Apprenticeship gaining a Level 3 Assistant Accountant qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Personable
Good telephone manner
Hardworking
Eager to learn
Well presented

About this company

In 1982, we began a family business providing Commercial Cleaning services Company based in the Northwest of England serving the local area with general offices and industrial cleaning. Today, we are still a family business but our services have grown in both number and geography. We are now a nationwide leading property services company providing facilities management, health, safety & environment compliance and of course always at our core cleaning.

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship
In time possibly provide further payroll analysis for use around the business and links with finance for management accounts

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282912.

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Closes in 25 days (Friday 15 November)

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