AAT Apprentice Finance Assistant Oasis Adacemy
Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a Level 2 apprenticeship with Oasis Community Learning and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst working towards the AAT Level 2 qualification.
Closing date: 31 May 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Wage
Competitive salary
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Working week
Monday to Friday
Total hours per week: 37.00
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Expected duration
18 months
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Possible start date
01 Jun 2022
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Date posted
11 Feb 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC001822197
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Positions
1 available
The post involves working within the Midlands finance team, ensuring that transactions are processed in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with Oasis financial policies.
Areas of responsibility will include:
- Purchase ledger
- Sales ledger
- Bank account
- Other balance sheet accounts e.g. prepayments/accruals
- Payroll related processing/reconciliations
- Nominal adjustments & journal posting.
Please note - Salary is National Minimum Wage and will increase in accordance with government guidelines.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Self-motivated and committed to self-development
- Good and accurate numeracy skills
- Good and accurate written and oral communication skills
- Able to work as part of a team
- Ability to report & present information effectively
- Good organisational skills, ability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail
- Good working knowledge of Word & Excel
- Ability to prioritise workload and deliver to tight deadlines
- Calm and adaptable with an ability to work within a flexible and busy environment
Personal qualities
- Honest and trustworthy and a good team player
- Supports the Academy’s aims
- Have a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Willingness to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced CRB checks.
- Motivation to work with children and young people
Desired qualifications
- Appropriate academic qualifications to at least GCSE Level (or equivalent ) or ability to demonstrate literacy and numerical competency through proven experience
Future prospects
- There will be opportunity for permanent employment after the completion of the apprenticeship programme in the capacity of Finance Assistant and future progression within the Midlands Finance team initially to Finance Officer post but also beyond.
Things to consider
Benefits Include:
- Holiday – 25 paid annual leave days initially rising after 2 years of continuous service.
- Pension – enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Parking at our offices is on the road but the premises are easily accessible by bus or train.
Salary:
Depending on age
- 1st year - 16-17yrs £8658
- 1st year – 18yrs+ £9,620
- 2nd year – 16-17yrs £8658
- 2nd year – 18yrs £9620
- 2nd year – 19-20 yrs £12,410
- 2nd year -21-24yrs £15,777
- 2nd year – 25yrs+ £16,777
About the employer
Multi-Academy Trust, made up of 52 primary, secondary and all-through academies in five regions across England.
Employer
Oasis Adacemy
https://www.oasisacademyclarksfield.org/
Address
Grasnere Road
Oldham
OL4 1NG
Training
Training provider
Kaplan Financial
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Kaplan
Contact
Olivia Cotterell
Foundation Certificate - AAT Level 2
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 (also known as subjects), of which one includes the synoptic assessment. This tests the knowledge you have gained throughout the level, covering multiple (but not all) 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
The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Accounts/Finance Assistant, this includes, General Business, Ethical Standards, Communication, Attention to Detail and Professionalism. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.
The Knowledge areas of the standard will be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’
Apprenticeship standard
Accounts or finance assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)
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