AAT Finance assistant level 3 apprenticeship with a global company in Blythe Valley Business Park

Summary

Are you looking to start a career in accountancy & business finance while training for a Level 3 AAT qualification with Solihull College? This is a fantastic opportunity for a career in the finance team at Evac+Chair, global leaders in emergency evacuation chairs, based on the prestigious Blythe Valley Business Park

Annual wage

£12,480 a year

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Vacancy may close early depending on the number of applicants

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 Shifts: Monday to Friday

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 February

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

Key Responsibilities

· Support credit controller – taking on responsibility for first calls to customers and providing proof of delivery/copy invoices

· Answer phone to cover finance team on breaks, lunches, attending meetings & holidays

· Train on sales ledger and purchase ledger to cover holidays and absences

· Train on bank postings and reconciliations to cover holidays and absences

· Provide administrative support to finance team as and when required in obtaining relevant paperwork and following up on any outstanding invoices.

· Assist with monthly and year end reporting of financial and accounts information

· Maintain financial and accounting records

· Assist with the compilation of accounting and financial records

· Collaborate with and deliver financial and accounting information and data to stakeholders

· Assist in the maintenance and use of digital systems safely ensuring cyber security is maintained

· Undertake appropriate learning and CPD.

· Complete and pass any and all assignments and/or exam

Where you’ll work

UNIT 4

CONNEXION

CENTRAL BOULEVARD

BLYTHE VALLEY PARK

B90 8AW

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

SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

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

Training will be provided by Solihull College and an assessor will be allocated to support you. Coaching in the workplace, on teams as well as scheduled sessions at the Solihull campus and time spent training will be part of the agreed working hours. At the end of your training, you will complete AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting, a portfolio of evidence and discussion.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

3 additional GCSE's (grade 4 or above)
English & Mathematics (grade 5 or above)

Other in:

Accounts (grade Level 2)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Self-Motivated
Methodical and organised
Good telephone manner
Accurate written responses
Excellent time management
Learn new skills and knowledge

Other requirements

Office based

About this company

Saving and protecting lives since 1982, Evac+Chair are the global leader in emergency evacuation chairs, for the mobility impaired. Independently tested and proven to be the safest and fastest means of evacuation, Evac+Chair are trusted and relied upon in emergency situations to assist in saving people’s lives. Based On Blythe Valley Business Park in Solihull we are looking for new team members who are looking for a career.

https://www.evacchair.co.uk/evacuation-chairs/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Learners will have the opportunity to progress into a full-time, permanent role with the company and may be able to further their qualifications leading to a level 4 AAT qualification.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

Elaine Reeves

Elaine.Reeves@solihull.ac.uk

01216787000

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000295371.

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Closes in 12 days (Thursday 23 January at 11:59pm)

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