Accounts Apprentice

CRAFTERS COMPANION LTD

NEWTON AYCLIFFE, DL5 6DR

Closes in 6 days (Tuesday 8 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 September 2024

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Summary

We are excited to recruit a new role within the finance team at Crafters Companion. Set up by Sara Davies in 2005, this is a great time join a fast-changing multimillion-pound, global business. We manufacture and sell a range of crafting products throughout the UK and overseas through our websites, 3rd party retailers and TV shopping channels.

Annual wage
£12,750 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Working Monday to Friday with one day at Darlington College.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 15 October

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

  • Processing of supplier invoices
  • Reconciling supplier accounts
  • Supporting on the preparation of bank reconciliations
  • Posting payments and helping make payments through our banking systems
  • Supporting the wider finance team with any ad-hoc tasks

As our Accounts Assistant, you will be part of a dynamic finance team who are driving change and control across the business. Reporting into the Financial Controller, we are looking for an ambitious person with attention to detail and strong people skills.

Where you’ll work

HORNDALE AVENUE

AYCLIFFE BUSINESS PARK

NEWTON AYCLIFFE

DL5 6DR

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

DARLINGTON COLLEGE

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.

    • Your training plan

    • Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2
    • Location – Horndale Avenue, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6DR
    • Working 5 days per week inclusive of 1-day release for study at Darlington College

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • Maths and English (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
    • Organisation skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Prioritise work
    • Decision making
    • Concern for accuracy

    About this company

    Crafter’s Companion started life as a big dream in Sara Davies’ university bedroom. It was here that she had a light bulb moment, about a ground-breaking product which could create envelopes for handmade cards, and The Enveloper was born! Sixteen years (and lots of hard work) later, we’ve grown our product range from one exciting papercraft tool to thousands of crafting must-haves including stamps, dies and die-cutting machines, embossing folders, card and more to enhance your creative journey and bolster stashes across the world!

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

    Company benefits

    • 40% working from home. • 40% staff discount. • 25 days holidays (plus 8 bank holidays). • Company pension scheme. • Opt-in private healthcare scheme.

    After this apprenticeship

    Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you may have opportunity to progress within the business.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    DARLINGTON COLLEGE

    Rosanna Lee

    rlee@darlington.ac.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000273946.

    Apply now

    Closes in 6 days (Tuesday 8 October at 11:59pm)

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