Apprentice Purchase Ledger Assistant

Summary

Working as part of our Finance team at our Head Office in Yeovil, this role is a great opportunity to learn and to understand how a finance department works. Our Finance Team provide valuable support to the business and this apprenticeship is the first step towards developing a financial career.

Wage

£19,853.57 a year

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Pay review takes place after 6-months and will increase, subject to successful review.

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 30 April

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

You will carry out a number of different tasks and duties which includes:

Inputting information onto our system
Matching invoices to receipts
Reviewing accounts information
Ensuring that supporting documentation is in place.

Where you’ll work

98 Hendford Hill
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2QR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

YEOVIL 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.
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 take place both in the workplace and at Yeovil College. You will attend Yeovil College for one day a week (term-time only) with the remainder of the week in the workplace.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or above)
Maths (grade 4 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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience
Willingness to learn new skill

About this company

Bradfords Building Supplies is a well-known and respected builders’ merchant. We sell building materials to a wide range of customers and offer a friendly, helpful and professional service at all times. We know our strength lies in our people and the service they provide, and with over 250 years of experience in what we do, we recognise the importantce of investing in our people and our communities.

http://www.bradfords.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme Bonus Scheme Employee Assistance/Wellbeing Programmes Comprehensive Rewards package which includes employee perks, savings and discounts with key retailers

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

Further development opportunities including progressing to a Level 4 Finance qualification.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Bradfords Building Supplies

Lynda Moore

lynda.moore@bradfords.co.uk

01935845245

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306324.

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Closes in 10 days (Monday 31 March at 11:59pm)

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