- GMFJ Reference
258972
- Wages
Competitive
- Hours
37.50 per week
- Date Posted
25/03/2025
- Start Date
01/05/2025
- Approx. Duration
15 month
- Location
Manchester
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Accountancy
- Opportunity Type
Intermediate Level 2
- Apprenticeship Standard
Accounts or finance assistant (ST0608)
- Employer
Sterling Partners Limited
Description
The role is based at a progressive firm of accountants based in Didsbury village who are looking to expand their team with a new junior accountant.
They will be responsible for:
- VAT preparation.
- Analysis of accounting records.
- Bookkeeping on various accounting packages.
- Assisting senior members of staff.
- Various administration tasks.
Please note, the salary is minimum wage depending on age.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan Financial on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: 258972)
Company website : https://sterlingpartners.co.uk/
- Working knowledge of standard IT packages especially Excel and Word.
- 5 GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C, including English and Math.
Foundation covers the basic principles of accountancy, and is your starting point if you’ve never studied accountancy before. You’ll learn the basic principles of accountancy, such as double-entry bookkeeping, costing and preparing financial statements, as well as how to use accountancy software.
This level is ideal if you’re new to accountancy and finance, have previously worked in an accounts department, or are looking to change your career into Accountancy.
To pass this level, you'll be examined on five units. All assessments are computer-based exams (CBE). The area you will cover include:
- Bookkeeping transactions.
- Bookkeeping controls.
- Elements of costing.
- Using accounting software.
- Foundation Synoptic Assessment.
Training will be provided either via classroom or remote sessions. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of their time towards it.
- Good organisation and time management skills.
- Excellent client contact and communication skills.
- Willing to learn.
- Ability to work within a team.
- Hardworking.
Progression route to qualify as a Chartered Accountant for the right candidate.
Please note, the salary is minimum wage depending on age.
Benefits include:
- 21 days holiday excluding bank holiday.
- Annual Xmas shut down.
- Quarterly team building events.
- Based in the heart of Didsbury with parks, shops & cafes to spend your 1 hour lunch.
- Monthly team lunch.
- Weekly treat to Café Nero.