Finance Apprentice
NUTSHELL ACCOUNTS LIMITED
Witney, OX29 4TB
Closes in 25 days (Monday 18 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 October 2024
Contents
Summary
We are looking for a motivated Finance Apprentice to join our team. You will play a hands-on role in assisting with day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll and client management while gaining valuable experience in a professional environment.
- Annual wage
- £17,000 a year
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 6 January
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
Key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with bookkeeping tasks, including data entry and bank reconciliations using Hubdoc and Xero
- Helping to ensure data accuracy in preparing VAT returns
- Supporting payroll processing
- Supporting the team with administrative tasks
Where you’ll work
1 Abbey Street
Eynsham
Witney
OX29 4TB
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
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Your training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Delivery model:
- Work-based training with your employer
- Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week for 1 year)
- Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
- Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:
- AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting
- AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting
- Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
- Synoptic examination
- Portfolio
- Professional discussion
More training information
Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early.
Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session:
Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to attend an Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session at Witney or Abingdon campus.
This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions.
As a new Apprenticeship applicant you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session please call us on 01235 216216.
Qualification checks:
By applying for this vacancy you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £6.40 per hour from April 2024. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths & English (grade A*- C / 9 - 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
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
What we offer: • On-the-job training from experienced (and friendly) professionals • Exposure to small business accounts and finance across many different industries • An open opportunity to learn and grow with us – as a small team we have flexibility for you to find your strengths.
About this company
Nutshell Accounts is a small boutique accounting firm based in Oxfordshire. We are a growing practice offering a personalised service to small and medium sized businesses. We offer outsourced finance services in a friendly and approachable environment.
After this apprenticeship
- As a growing practice, opportunities are expected to open up for the candidate to remain and continue their studies with us - we are looking for someone who is excited about the long-term opportunities.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Mike
apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
01235216216
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283403.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Monday 18 November at 11:59pm)
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