Assistant Finance Apprentice

DAVID STORE NAVIGATIONAL MANAGEMENT LTD

WINCHESTER, SO21 2RH

Closes in 24 days (Wednesday 15 January at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 November 2024


Summary

FANTASTIC POSITION! DSNM is seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking Accounts Finance Assistant. You’ll receive support and guidance to help further your career in Accountancy and Finance, and learn about the exciting Yachting industry. APPLY NOW!

Annual wage
£20,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£20,000 per annum dependent on experience

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Thursday 16 January

Duration

1 year 4 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

JOB OUTLINE:- To provide an efficient and accurate service to the Finance department. Working in a busy team to ensure all client account managers are fully supported.


Tasks

  • Debt Chasing
  • Monitoring email accounts and responding to queries – daily
  • Loading & Sending sales invoices
  • Taking Payment on credit cards
  • Liaise with client account managers.
  • Maintain email contacts.
  • Maintain Product price list.
  • Match Courier Shipments

Full training will be given in order to complete the above duties. You’ll receive ongoing support and guidance to help complete your aat studies.

Where you’ll work

LONGMOOR FARM BUILDINGS

CRANBURY PARK

OTTERBOURNE

WINCHESTER

SO21 2RH

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

BOOM TRAINING 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.
  • 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

AAT Level 3 Assistant Accountant, which includes:

  • You'll have four Level 3 AAT exams including advanced bookkeeping, Final Accounts Preparation, and more
  • Modules covering Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours in Finance
  • You'll have a personal tutor to guide you through your training
  • You will attend 1:1 sessions with your tutor every 2/3 weeks
  • End Point Assessment (online)
  • Occasional group classes with other learners
  • Access to MyAAT for learning material
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

www.boomtrainingltd.co.uk/courses

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Other in:

  • AAT Level 2 certificate in Accounting (grade Pass or above)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

The apprentice will need a full driving licence, and access to their own car due to the location of the office

About this company

DSNM was founded in 2000 with the aim of providing the world’s best bespoke navigational management service to superyachts. Our vision is to be the supplier of choice for tailor made navigational solutions to the superyacht industry. Our mission is to offer the highest level of customer care, products and services. We constantly work to adapt to the ever-changing industry to provide all clients with a reliable, trustworthy one-stop service. Our principles are to maintain integrity, respect and focus on results. Our bespoke software, Compass, is the only navigation management software in the world to win the internationally recognised Queens Award for Enterprise: Innovation in 2022.

https://www.dsnmltd.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Holiday: 21 days plus bank holidays + Long service allowance (after 3yrs service) Company pension Free parking Mobile Phone Travel Insurance Employee Assistance Programme

After this apprenticeship

If the apprentice successfully completes their apprenticeship, there will be the potential to grow within the business into a permanent role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOOM TRAINING LIMITED

Amy Gould

amy@boomtrainingltd.co.uk

02380004210

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286469.

Apply now

Closes in 24 days (Wednesday 15 January at 11:59pm)

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