Apprentice accounts/administration assistant Schools Advisory Service

We are looking for a new team member in your accounts department. Learn all about the administration and accounts functions within the business whilst working towards a level 2 accounts based apprenticeship.

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Closing date: 15 Jul 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,500.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    13 Months

  • Possible start date

    22 Jul 2024

  • Date posted

    25 Jun 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000259849

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Provide customer support via phone and email. While maintaining the established quality and customer service standards we expect
  • To process and record invoices, credits and payments for customers and suppliers
  • Create sales invoices
  • Keep bank account records up-to-date
  • Complete bank reconciliations
  • Process direct debit payment requests
  • Debt collection
  • Process insurance payments and FCA reconciliations.
  • General admin requests.
  • To complete mandatory FCA training
  • To prepare administration / financial information as requested
  • To be responsible for the accuracy of work carried out
  • To ensure that when set, timescales / deadlines are met

The training you will be getting

Full Level 2 Accounts & Finance Assistant apprenticeship standard.

This programme includes:

  • Certificate in Accounting Level 2

You will work with expert assessors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

You will experience a blended learning model.

This is a day release delivery model which means that during term time, you are expected to attend weekly (one day per week), during term time to further enhance your knowledge, skills and behaviours.

You will gather learning evidence, journals and off-the-job records using your e-portfolio.

At the end of the planned learning period, it will be agreed that you are ready to enter 'Gateway' and for your End Point Assessment to be arranged.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

For the right candidate, there is the potential for further and higher level training to help further your career.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Essential

About the employer

Schools Advisory Service were the first provider to offer an insurance product specifically for schools’ staff absence needs. Since that first policy in 1997, we have been the market leader every year since. During that time, we have constantly worked with our network of schools to develop our service. We are now the chosen provider of over 4,000 schools and academies across the UK.

Employer

Schools Advisory Service

Address

TRIGG HOUSE

11 MAISIES WAY

MASIES WAY

DE55 2DS

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Training

Training provider

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Karen

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900632

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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