Finance Apprentice
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Company: Acctim Ltd
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Location: Newport Pagnell, MK16 9QJ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £250.00 per week
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Sector: Business, Administration, Finance and Law
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Ref: VAC-12443
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Application Deadline Date: 27/02/2022
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Start Date: 14/03/2022
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Mon to Fri 8:30am to 5:00pm
Brief Description
The Acctim Group is seeking a Finance Apprentice to provide assistance and support to the Finance Department. This will include undertaking basic accountancy tasks such as administrative support, processing customer receipts and credit control.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-4 (A*- C) in English and maths or the ability to work towards Level 2 Functional Skills during the programme.
**Acctim are open to supporting the successful candidate through either a Level 2 or Level 3 apprenticeship (depending on prior qualifications / experience)**
If you would like further clarity or to speak to someone regarding these requirements, please contact us and we can discuss further with you.
Personal Qualities
> A professional manner and a hard-working ethos
> An enthusiasm to learn and a can-do attitude
> Punctuality and the ability to adapt to a commercial office environment
Skills Required
> Organisational skills and the capability to work to deadlines
> Effective interpersonal and communication skills
> Ability to work in a small team
> A logical thinker with an attention to detail
> The ability to remain calm under pressure
> Computer literate with the ability to learn new software programs
Training to be Provided
During this apprenticeship, you will study the following topics: General business, understanding your organization, accounting systems, basic accounting, ethical standard, IT systems, communication and team working.
On completion of the apprenticeship, you will have achieved a Level 2 Accounts / Finance Assistant apprenticeship and an AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2).
Future Prospects
Possible potential to extend the initial contract upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
The Acctim Group is seeking a Finance Apprentice to provide assistance and support to the Finance Department. This will include undertaking basic accountancy tasks such as administrative support, processing customer receipts and credit control The apprentice will work within the Finance Department, supporting the Assistant Accountant and Head of Finance, but will also benefit from exposure to the Sales and Customer Service teams.
Main responsibilities;
> Provide a high-quality level of administrative support across the business
> Working as an integral part of the finance team and providing assistance to members of the finance team
> Dealing with incoming and outgoing communications and documentation
> Processing customer receipts, including credit card receipts
> Undertaking credit control and managing and reporting on aged debtors
> Preparing bank and cash reconciliations
> Assisting with the management and control of stock
> Assisting with financial and business reporting
Other Information
Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. 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.
Only Candidates who have fully completed the Application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.