Finance Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a someone with a growth mindset, who’s ready to get stuck in and work collaboratively. We value a positive attitude and only work with nice people. If you’re looking for a place where you’ll have the freedom to shape your career, make your own decisions and have a real impact on the success of the business, then keep reading.

Annual wage: £12,480 to £22,308 a year
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Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm although flexi time is available.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 1 December
Duration: 1 year 2 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

You’ll be working directly with clients, using your judgement and expertise to help them to understand the story behind their numbers and make business decisions
Carry out a range of tasks such as bookkeeping, payment runs and VAT returns
Monitoring reports to ensure a high level of accuracy, and offering your insights of where improvements could be made
Supporting a portfolio of clients, from high fashion to tech agencies using Xero
Communicating openly and honestly with the team both internally and externally at every level, and willingly sharing ideas to improve the business
Working within a team to ensure that deadlines are met and work is prioritses accordingly

Where you’ll work

Unit 14 Greenway Farm

Bristol

BS30 5RL

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

FIRST INTUITION BRISTOL 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.

Your training plan

You'll complete the Association of Accounting Technicians Level 3 Accounts Assistant qualification over the course of 12-14 months.

This will be completed in partnership with our training provider, First Intuition. You'll spend 20% of your time, or one day a week on studying, with any extra time off needed for exams.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

Maths (grade C)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Creative
Non judgemental

Other requirements

We're a self managed business. This means you'll be trusted to manage your work and make decisions. This comes with a higher level of responsibility but you'll also have a direct impact on the success of the business. The office is based on Greenway Farm, Wick, so please ensure you can attend the office regularly and reliably.

About this company

We empower SME founder’s to embrace their numbers and make bold business decisions. We love working with ambitious business owners, who value our expert insights, and are ready to make big moves. The team is made up of a mix of experienced professionals and new-to-the-industry apprentices - but we all have a voice in the business and take control of our role within it. We’re always up for a challenge and are constantly looking for ways to improve and grow.

http://fd-works.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

You'll have the freedom to drive your own career. Once you've completed your AAT Level 3, you'll move onto Level 4, and then have the opportunity to complete a Chartered Accountant qualification.

But the opportunities don't stop there. If there is an aspect of the business that you enjoy, then you will be free to explore it. If this requires more training then we are happy to invest. Whether it's technical (eg. coding) or soft skills (eg. coaching), you'll only be limited by your own ambition.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FD WORKS LIMITED

Liz Jones

liz.jones@fd-works.co.uk

01454300999

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282323.

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Closes in 16 days (Friday 15 November at 11:59pm)

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