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Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprentice ATRIUM ACCOUNTS LTD
The role will allow the right candidate to understand many interesting sectors, many of which are unique to North Yorkshire.
Closing date: 05 Jun 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£150.00
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Working week
Monday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm with half an hour lunch break
Total hours per week: 30.00
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Expected duration
15 months
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Possible start date
01 Jul 2022
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Date posted
04 Nov 2021
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC001787315
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Positions
1 available
Duties to include:
- Prepare source documents for computer entry by compiling, sorting and organising documents, resolving questionable data, setting daily priorities
- Maintains accounts systems for multiple companies by inputting sales and purchase ledgers
- Prevents erroneous entries by inputting voids and cancellations
- Updates records by entering adjustments
- Complete bank reconciliation and prepare VAT
- Prepare management account information
- Prepare Payroll
- General office duties, including but not limited to: answering phone calls, emails, dealing with visitors etc
- Protects organisation's value by keeping information confidential
- Accomplishes accounting and organisation mission by completing related results as needed
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Office Word and Excel Proficient
- Sage 50 working knowledge (desirable)
- Data entry skills
- PC Proficiency
- Confidentiality
- Organisation
- Typing
- Thoroughness
- Decision making
- Independence
- Analysing information
- Organisation skills with high attention to detail
Personal qualities
- Desire to show initiative whilst keeping the deadlines
- Understanding of the importance of the role within the team
- Focus to follow instructions and processes diligently
- Superb attention to detail with a commitment to the highest quality of output
Desired qualifications
- Strong academic ability with a minimum of 3 GCSE’s including maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent. Previous knowledge of accounting or a Level 1 Bookkeeping qualification would be advantageous but not essential
- 3 A levels or equivalent preferred
Future prospects
After completion of the apprenticeship a discussion will be held regarding future development.
Things to consider
Initially you will be contacted by York College to confirm your commitment and suitability for the role. If we are unable to contact you, you will not be considered for the position.
Please note: most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise you to check your junk/spam folder as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.
For more information on the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices please visit https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
About the employer
Atrium accounts are based in York, we offer the full range of accunting, tax and business services to small and medium sized businesses across the UK.
Our clients range from small sole traders who need help with their year-end accounts, tax compliance and business strategy, to larger companies that have outsourced their entire finance function to Atrium, who provide full time support.
Employer
ATRIUM ACCOUNTS LTD
http://www.atriumaccounts.co.uk/
Address
York Eco Centre
Amy Johnson Way
York
YO30 4AG
Training
Training provider
YORK COLLEGE
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by York College
Contact
Business Development Unit 01904 770368 businessdevelopment@yorkcollege.ac.uk
Qualifications.
Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship.
AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2) which covers a range of key areas including:
- Bookkeeping transactions
- Bookkeeping controls
- Elements of costing
- Working effectively in Finance
- Computerised Accounts
Method of Delivery:
Delivery will be in partnership with employers and will adopt a blended learning approach, combining online learning and face-to-face lessons. Online lessons can be accessed at any time using a mobile, tablet or desktop. Apprentices receive training and mentoring in the workplace and knowledge, skills and behaviour development at York College through a combination of classroom based lessons, group exercises and discussions.
Apprentices attend College once every two weeks and will study online materials during allotted time at work.
End Point Assessment.
The End Point Assessment consists of:
- Structured Interview (supported by a portfolio of evidence)
- In-Tray test which replicates the typical work an Accounts/Finance Assistant will have to manage in a workplace
Method of delivery
Delivery will be in partnership with employers and will adopt a blended learning approach combining online learning and face-to-face lessons. Online lessons can be accessed at any time using a mobile, tablet or desktop.
Apprentices receive training and mentoring in the workplace and knowledge, skills and behaviour development at York College through a combination of classroom-based lessons, group exercises and discussions. Apprentices attend College once every two weeks and will study online materials during allotted time at work.
How will I be assessed?
The End-Point Assessment (EPA) consists of:
Structured Interview (supported by a portfolio of evidence.)
In-Tray test (which replicates the typical work on Accounts/Finance Assistant will have to manage in a workplace.)
Qualifications received
Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2.
AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting Level 2 which covers a range of key areas including:
• Bookkeeping transactions
• Bookkeeping controls
• Elements of costing
• Working effectively in finance
• Computerised accounts
Apprenticeship standard
Accounts or finance assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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