Assistant Accountant Advanced Level Apprenticeship

MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED

Cambridge, CB1 2JD

Closes on Tuesday 31 December

Posted on 24 October 2024

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Summary

Mott Macdonald are actively recruiting for individuals interested in joining us as Project/Business Administrators working on some of the largest and most exciting projects across the UK. We are keen to attract those with a passion for administration, attention to detail and technical/IT skills to help our projects teams shape the future.

Annual wage
£17,850 a year

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Mott Macdonald offer a host of employee benefits you can join up to once employed. Additionally we have regular pay reviews and a company profit share in March of each year (subject to availability)

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday,9.00am - 5.00pm (working hours may vary) Most employees within Mott Macdonald will usually work 2 days from our offices and 3 days at home (this may vary)

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

2 years

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

  • Creation & Posting of Customer Invoices, both manual & via our transport systems, using Sage 50
  • Credit Control activities
  • Monitoring of the business mailboxes
  • Dealing with customer & supplier queries
  • Issue of Customer Statements & supplier remittances
  • Creation of supplier Pos for business activities
  • Scanning & Filling of business paperwork
  • Any other reasonable duties as required

Where you’ll work

22 Station Road

Cambridge

CB1 2JD

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

KAPLAN FINANCIAL 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

    Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticship Standard:

    • This training will be delivered in partnership with a chosen provider through virtual training one day per week
    • Completion of this apprenticeship will award you with a nationally recognised qualification as well as the opportunity to progress to higher level qualifications and apply for industry body membership

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4 or C)
    • Maths (grade 4 or C)

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Science (grade 4 or 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

    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical

    Other requirements

    Please note this role may require travel outside of the home location. Travel costs, accommodation and food will be provided where needed by the company

    About this company

    We’re a management, engineering and development consultancy which works on projects across the world. By challenging norms, we like to solve humanity’s most difficult problems. We’re committed to making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of our staff as well as the environment, and communities in which we operate.

    Disability Confident

    Disability Confident

    A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

    You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

    After this apprenticeship

    • It is expected that upon completion apprentices will have the possibility to progress into full-time employment with the possibility to continue their professional development through futher training/apprenticeships

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED

    Andrew Challis

    earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com

    +442087742173

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283932.

    Apply now

    Closes on Tuesday 31 December

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    Company’s application instructions

    Please apply directly on our page where you will set up your account, complete our online application form and complete an online assessment test.