Apprentice Assistant Accountant (Level 3)

Summary

This is a hugely rewarding and varied role working alongside some exceptional organisations. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and project management skills along with the ability to work collaboratively with many stakeholders. We are proud of the culture we have at Beehive and know that we work at our best when happy at work.

Annual wage

£12,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Salary range £12,000-£18,000 and will be discussed and agreed upon offer of apprenticeship. Discretionary bonus of up to 10%.

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

35 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

Reporting into our Finance Directors and working closely with each charity, the post holder will be responsible for:

Maintaining records of all receipts and payments, including expenses
Reconciling balances with the bank statements
Posting and balancing the purchase and sales ledgers
Completing the posting to the nominal ledgers
Processing payments on the electronic banking system for approval
Liaising with customers and suppliers as necessary
Gift Aid Management
Payroll preparation, payment and submissions to HMRC
Pension submissions and management of enrolment/re-enrolment
Ensuring the day-to-day financial accounting activity of each charity is undertaken efficiently and effectively

Where you’ll work

The Barn, Kings Newton Hall

Main Street, Kings Newton, Melbourne

Derby

DE73 8BX

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

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

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

Attendance at Loughborough College will be required one day or two evenings per week, alongside additional attendance at fortnightly apprenticeship sessions to assist with portfolio building and preparation for End Point Assessment. (This will be from February onwards.)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade C / 4 or equivalent)
AAT Foundation Certificate (grade Pass/ Achieved)

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
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Loughborough College reserves the right to withdraw this vacancy before the end date, following consultation with the employer. As part of shortlisting, Loughborough College will contact you so regularly check emails and look out for updates. Please note: to be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must have a Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate.

About this company

We are Beehive - a friends-and-family owned and operated small business, established in 2014 and born out of a desire to deliver professional, flexible, and scalable finance and operations solutions to third sector organisations. We provide our charity partners with the financial and operational experience and knowledge they need, leaving them to get on with the crucial day-job of delivering support to those who need it the most. What we think makes us different is our approach – more than just a service-provider, we embed an effective and efficient finance and operations team into each partner organisation, overseen by a senior professional.

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

Company benefits

25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off, company holiday Christmas and New Year, quarterly team days.

After this apprenticeship

Role as finance assistant on successful completion of apprenticeship and opportunity to grow as we increase the number of charities we work with.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Recruitment Team

Apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283693.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 8 November at 11:59pm)

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