Finance Apprentice

Summary

Are you eager to kick-start your career in finance? Do you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for numbers? Join our dynamic team as a Finance Apprentice & embark on an exciting journey to gain valuable hands-on experience while achieving your AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting qualification.

Annual wage: £11,648 a year
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Training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm. Office based.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 1 March
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

Assist with the processing of invoices, expenses, and payments.
Support the reconciliation of bank statements and accounts.
Help prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports.
Provide administrative support to the finance team, such as filing and data entry.
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Learn and apply accounting principles and practices through your apprenticeship studies.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders when required.

Where you’ll work

Unit C

Manvers Way, Wath-Upon-Dearne

Rotherham

S63 7EQ

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

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

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

The apprenticeship is delivered online or in the classroom depending on the apprentices preferred learning style.

The training will be block release or weekly online depending on delivery method chosen.

More training information

What We Offer

A structured training programme to help you achieve the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
Hands-on experience in a dynamic and expanding organisation
Mentorship and guidance to help you succeed in your apprenticeship and beyond
Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career in finance

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C)
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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical

Other requirements

A genuine interest in finance and accounting. Strong numeracy skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and development.

About this company

Clear Quality Ltd specialise in providing comprehensive apprenticeship programmes, supporting businesses nationwide in developing skilled professionals. We focus on delivering high-quality apprenticeships in Quality Compliance, LEAN, Regulatory Compliance, GDPR, Governance, Management, and other critical areas such as Health and Safety, ensuring alignment with industry standards. As an accredited training provider on the Register of Approved Training Providers (ROATP) with the ESFA and an approved partner with NCFE, we offer nationally recognised training and certification designed to enhance your team's capabilities, contributing to the growth and productivity of your business. We also offer specialised Skills Bootcamps that provide intensive, short-term training designed to quickly upskill your workforce. These bootcamps cover essential areas relevant to today's business challenges, ensuring that your team stays ahead of industry demands. Additionally, Clear Quality Ltd maintains its expertise as a BS EN ISO Consultancy and Certification body. We support businesses nationally with the creation, implementation, compliance, and certification of Quality Management Systems aligned to the requirements of the international standards “ISO” As professional ISO consultants we implement the relevant ISO system into your business and grant certification through our own accredited certification body. Furthermore, we work closely with various funding groups so our support can be fully or partially funded. Clear Quality Ltd are the UK’s only BS EN ISO Certification body who are an approved prime training provider with the ESFA. Only this way do Oracle Precision believe we can continue to exceed our customers' expectations.

http://www.clearquality.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Pension available 24 days holiday plus public holidays Free parking on site

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to become a fully qualified accountant, with level 3 & 4 apprenticeships available on successful completion of the level 2.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CLEAR QUALITY LIMITED

Regan Taylor

regan.taylor@clearquality.co.uk

01709918501

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291016.

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Closes on Thursday 30 January

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