Finance Assistant Apprentice
ISO QUALITY SERVICES LTD
WORCESTER, WR2 5HP
Closes in 7 days (Friday 8 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 October 2024
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Summary
An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing business in a customer focused finance role. Working with a team you assist in maintaining accurate financial records and excellent relations with customers and suppliers. Full training will be available through an apprenticeship.
- Annual wage
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£17,000 a year
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Salary £17,000 - £18,000 depending on experience
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 25 November
- Duration
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1 year 5 months
- Positions available
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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 will be providing comprehensive support with the maintenance of accurate financial records to the Management Accountant and Finance Manager to assist the company to maintain client relations with existing customers, suppliers, and business associates. You will also undertake related works as designated by the Finance Manager to meet company targets. Your role will require exceptional ability to coordinate, plan and organize your daily tasks independently.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Weekly Credit Control of clients’ accounts
- Liaising with all new clients to establish and develop client rapport
- Handling incoming finance queries and use own initiative to problem solve
- Creating and sending sales invoices
- Processing weekly direct debit collection submissions
- Bank reconciliations
- Maintaining the CRM system (Hubspot) and ensuring consistency with accounting system (Xero)
- Contributing towards personal and departmental objectives
- Liaising with the Finance Department team and the wider company teams
- Providing wider Finance Department with support and assistance with any ad hoc tasks
- Shredding and storing confidential/sensitive documentation
Where you’ll work
QUALITY SUITE
OAK HOUSE EVEROAK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
BROMYARD ROAD
WORCESTER
WR2 5HP
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
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Your training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Worcester (WR4 9GN).
You will receive training one day per week which is a combination of face-to-face and remote, as per your assigned training plan. -
Additional training for functional skills in English and Maths will be undertaken if needed.
You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment to gain your Assistant Accountant level 3 qualification.
There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
- Mathematics (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
- Accountancy (grade A*- E)
- Finance and Accounts (grade Pass)
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
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Results Driven
- Highly self-motivated
- Flexible approach
- Innovative and adaptable
Other requirements
Limited car parking available onsite, however candidate may have to be able to travel via public transport or be willing to park off road
About this company
An established family run business providing quality management systems for businesses across a wide variety of sectors. We have a strong company ethos based around our core values: display Positivity, Passion and Professionalism; be Dynamic and Deliver; always Authentic and Approachable. These values are reflected in our relations with our clients, suppliers and employees alike.
http://www.isoqsltd.com (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Full benefits package available - Holiday 31 days inclusive of Bank Holidays
After this apprenticeship
- This position could lead to a permanent position within the organisation.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Emily Jackson
emily.jackson@hwgta.org
01905 330732
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284037.
Apply now
Closes in 7 days (Friday 8 November at 11:59pm)
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