Assistant Accountant Apprentice
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Company: Central Pharma (Contract Packing) Ltd
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Location: Bedford, MK41 0XZ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary:
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Sector: Finance / Accounting
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Ref: VAC-11843
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Application Deadline Date: 12/07/2019
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Start Date: 29/07/2019
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm, Friday 8:30am to 2pm with a half an hour lunch break each day.
Brief Description
To provide efficient accounting, payroll and administrative support to the finance department.
Qualifications Required
You will need a minimum of three GCSEs at grades A*-D or 9-4, including English and maths, or equivalent.
Personal Qualities
Good communication skills
Team player
Skills Required
Good problem solving and analytical skills
Competent on Microsoft Office products, and Accounting Software
Training to be Provided
During this apprenticeship you will study a range of topics, including:
• Basic accounting
• Working effectively in accounting and finance
• Basic costing
• Computerised accounts
You will gain the following qualifications:
Accounting AAT Level 2 Certificate
Plus…
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities
• Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills
• Functional Skills in English and maths
Future Prospects
Progress to Assistant Accountant role, with the option to continue education to a higher level
Vacancy Detail
Role Responsibilities:
Update daily bank reconciliations and posting of bank transactions
Ownership of sales invoicing processes and investigating customer queries in liaison with Customer Services
Issue Petty Cash, post journal and reconcile at month end.
Credit Control
Manage the invoice discounting facility – Add new debtors, upload invoices download cash and complete month end reconciliations
Weekly payroll
To ensure statutory information is provided to HM Customs and Inland Revenue in a timely manner.
To liaise with and provide relevant analysis for external auditors.
Other Information
Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team and complete an online Maths and English test which will be sent out prior to your initial interview if you meet the entry criteria. Please note this is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed to the next stage.