- GMFJ Reference
255462
- Wages
£19,963 p/a
- Hours
35.00 per week
- Date Posted
05/11/2024
- Start Date
02/12/2024
- Approx. Duration
18 Months
- Location
Sittingbourne
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Accountancy
- Opportunity Type
Advanced Level 3
- Apprenticeship Standard
Assistant accountant (ST0002)
- Employer
South East Consortium
Description
You’ll report to the FD to:
- Support the finance team in daily administrative operations, including (but not limited to) accounts payable and receivable.
- Assist SEC team to resolve administrative and other queries related to the work of the department.
- Develop and maintain administrative and office systems, databases and spreadsheets, as required (e.g. levy monitoring, aged debt monitoring etc.).
- Intercept and screen telephone calls, emails and written correspondence, dealing with, or redirecting enquiries to the appropriate personnel.
- Assist in, and in some cases lead on the implementation of continuous improvement of business and administrative processes relevant to the working area.
- Provide project support to the team and lead on administrative projects as required.
- Help maintain and update financial records using accounting software and spreadsheets.
- Participate in the analysis of financial data to identify trends and variances.
- Support the team in audit preparations and compliance checks.
- Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary financial information.
- Engage in learning and development opportunities to enhance your finance skills and knowledge.
- No role profile can cover every issue which may arise within the post at various times and the postholder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time, which are broadly consistent with those described.
What you’ll need:
- To be currently pursuing or looking to pursue a qualification in Finance or Accounting.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to use a variety of software packages to produce correspondence and documents, and maintain presentations, spreadsheets and databases. Knowledge of accounting software ‘Xero’ is a plus.
- Ability to develop formulas for moderately sophisticated spreadsheets.
- Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to interpret and apply policies and procedures, to resolve problems, and to present a professional approach to all customers and stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
For more information about this vacancy please contact BPP Professional Apprenticeships on 01133 500 333 (Ref ID: 255462)
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to use a variety of software packages to produce correspondence and documents, and maintain presentations, spreadsheets and databases. Knowledge of accounting software ‘Xero’ is a plus.
- Ability to develop formulas for moderately sophisticated spreadsheets.
- Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to interpret and apply policies and procedures, to resolve problems, and to present a professional approach to all customers and stakeholders.?
5 GCSEs Grade A*-C Including English and Maths at Grade B or above.
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Good communication, both oral and written
- Good attention to detail.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be the opportunity to interview for available roles in the finance team.
Benefits:
Comprehensive training and mentorship will be provided.
Opportunity to gain practical experience in a fast-paced finance environment.
Potential for future employment within the company upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Pension, Life assurance, Healthcare, Birthday leave, Retailers discounts, Buy & sell annual leave, Flexible working.