Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Summary

Working out of Dinnington, Sheffield, we have more than 30 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, taxation and financial services and seek an aspiring, motivated and enthusiastic accounts apprentice. You must have a developing interest in the accounting profession working within a busy professional office environment.

Wage

£13,741 a year

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Subject to performance review within probationary period

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm 60 Mins Lunch

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 August

Duration

1 year

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

Reporting to the Manager

Summary of Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Entering data from purchase invoices onto accounting system
Processing sales invoices on to accounting systems
Reconciling / checking supplier statements
Reconciling bank accounts
Training on Sage software
Any other adhoc duties
Any other duties as may reasonably be required

Miscellaneous:

Full time roll to include training on AAT with study time required at work, at home and at college.

Standards of Performance:

Ensure tidy work environment is maintained
Maintain confidentiality
Organise workload to meet deadlines
Meet the training deadlines of the apprenticeship training

Where you’ll work

205 OUTGANG LANE

DINNINGTON

SHEFFIELD

S25 3QY

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

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Your training plan

Accounts Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

Additional qualifications: AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting

Assessment

Synoptic test and portfolio with reflective discussion at the end of the programme

Morning or afternoon attendance at Sheffield College City Campus

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

A desirable working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

About this company

Lindrick Accountancy Services have been established in Dinnington for more than 30 years. In that time, we have worked with a huge number of small/medium-sized businesses throughout Sheffield, Rotherham, Worksop, Doncaster and Chesterfield. We focus on building successful relationships built on trust, mutual respect, good communication and effective problem solving. The services we provide include accounts preparation, tax returns, bookkeeping, VAT return preparation, financial advice and payroll.

https://www.lindrickaccountancyservices.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Sustained employment with further accredited training for the committed and aspiring candidate prepared to work hard and succeed.

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