Accounting & Finance Apprentice (Amberside Management Solutions)

AMBERSIDE VALUATIONS LTD

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 4TP

Closes in 26 days (Monday 3 March at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 February 2025

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Summary

Due to the government funding criteria for this position, applicants must be under the age of 21 at the start of the apprenticeship. We’re looking for a detail-oriented and motivated individual with a passion for numbers and a keen interest in renewable energy.

Wage
£20,000 a year

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 10 March

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

The Finance & Accounting Apprentice will be a key part of our finance team, learning essential accounting and business skills while gaining hands-on experience. 

  • We will support you through an apprenticeship programme leading to a professional qualification (AAT), as the first step on your career path to becoming a fully qualified chartered accountant (CIMA or ACCA). You’ll develop the skills and knowledge to succeed in accounting while contributing to the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities:

As an apprentice, you will work closely with our experienced team on various tasks, including:

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

  • Processing invoices and managing expense claims.
  • Ensuring timely and accurate payments and record-keeping.

Financial Analysis:

  • Assisting with financial modelling and performance analysis.
  • Contributing to reports for clients and investors on solar farm performance.

Financial Data Management:

  • Entering and reconciling transactions using accounting software e.g. Xero.
  • Ensuring data accuracy and maintaining high-quality financial records.

Group Accounting Support:

  • Supporting with VAT returns and payroll processing.
  • Assisting with month-end and year-end financial tasks.

Administrative and Other Duties:

  • Maintaining organised and accurate digital records.
  • Helping the team with ad hoc projects and reports.
  • This role is suited to someone who values accuracy, quality, and attention to detail. These attributes are critical to maintaining the financial health and operational excellence of our company and the solar assets we manage.
  • We’re looking for a detail-oriented and motivated individual with a passion for numbers and a keen interest in renewable energy.

Where you’ll work

9 AMBERSIDE HOUSE

WOOD LANE

PARADISE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD

HP2 4TP

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

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 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

  • As an Accountancy Apprentice with BPP, you will complete the Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship at Level 3. Within the apprenticeship you will undertake the full AAT Level 3 qualification
  • The apprenticeship will be completed at a BPP centre or via the Online Classroom platform, in addition to at the workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • 5 including English & Maths (grade 4 or C and above)

A Level or equivalent in:

  • Maths (grade A-D)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical

About this company

At Amberside Management Solutions, we specialise in asset management, with a particular focus on optimising solar farm performance. Passionate about renewable energy, we deliver exceptional value to our clients through precise financial and operational oversight. We’re a dynamic, growing company, looking for an enthusiastic Finance & Accounting Apprentice to join our team and support our mission while building a strong foundation in finance and accounting.

Company benefits

· A structured pathway to professional qualifications. · A chance to be part of a growing company in the renewable energy sector. · A supportive and collaborative work environment. training to complement your studies.

After this apprenticeship

  • Analysts will be put on a development pathway to grow with the business
  • Following completion of AAT and subject to on the job and AAT performance, an opportunity will arise to study for CIMA
  • You will be eligible for both regular pay reviews and annual bonuses to be provided based on merit

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Sean Hove

Sean.Hove@estio.co.uk

0113 3500 333

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300096.

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Closes in 26 days (Monday 3 March at 11:59pm)

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