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Apprentice Finance Assistant COMPASS COMMUNITY LTD

Start your career today with a level 3 apprenticeship with Compass Community Ltd and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst working towards the AAT Level 3 qualification.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,455.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    05 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000049066

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, friendly and supportive individual to join our Finance team in Syston as an Apprentice.

As part of your role you will be afforded 1 day a week study leave
(paid) and the opportunity to study for your AAT level 3 qualification.

The role will assist in the financial processing of several elements of Compass Community finances, predominantly related to our Fostering services and support the wider finance function with various admin tasks as required.

Main Duties:

Accounts Payable processing including:

  • Processing supplier invoices in the correct group company.
  • Ensuring accurate ledger coding.
  • Ensuring invoices are authorised & paid in accordance with group policies.
  • Ensuring regular supplier statement reconciliations are performed and supplier queries are dealt with efficiently.
  • Expenses.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3

This level is ideal for existing staff or new talent in an accounting or finance role. Their work could include assisting in the day to day financial activities such as data entry to month end management accounts and/or year-end financial statements.

You will be studying the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. You will study 5 units:  

Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS). 
Management Accounting Techniques (MATS). 
Tax Processes for Business (TPFB). 
Business Awareness (BUAW). 
Advanced Synoptic Assessment (ADSY) which forms part of your End Point Assessment.
Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons, Live Online sessions or OnDemand. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of your time towards it.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We have previously had 1 AAT level 3 apprentice at Compass who is now assistant management accountant and would be line manager
for these apprentices.

From the finance team there are opportunities to progress to a full finance assistant with responsibilities for all transactional processing for a legal entity.

Beyond that assistant management accountant has responsibility for business partnering with key stakeholders and preparation of monthly management accounts.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 4-9 (C-A*)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4-9 (C-A*)) Essential

Things to consider

Benefits Include: 25 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays. Onsite parking. Pension is salary sacrifice (if eligible) and individuals exempt from auto enrolment can opt in. Sacrifice is 5% of salary and 4% employer contributions, if salary sacrifice is not possible then employee can opt in for 5% employee contributions and 4% employer (with option to increase employee element if desired). Birthday day off. Perkbox rewards and discount membership. Various salary sacrifice purchasing options (Cycle to work, ability to purchase technology, gym membership etc). Wellbeing day (duvet day). Group life assurance scheme (eligible after completion of 6 months of probation) enhanced holiday and sickness pay after probation which increases with service, long service award (after 2years).

About the employer

Compass Community is the parent company to 10 operational entities, 7 of which provide Independent Fostering services and 3 of which provide a combination of residential childrens’ care and education. Compass Community provides services to all the operational entities in the form of Learning and Development, Finance, HR, IT, Staff Recruitment and Marketing services. Compass are on a mission to make a lasting and lifelong difference to children’s lives. We aim to provide a positive childhood for every young person in our care. We believe it is key to adopt the belief that people are fundamentally good and that unconditional positive regard is the most powerful mechanism for change. Our underpinning philosophy, that all people are doing the best they can to be the best they can be within their own frame of reference, is highlighted within all our support systems and training sessions. Through our fostering, residential, and educational placements, our child-centred approach empowers children and families to access a safe and fulfilling future. Attention to detail, outstanding therapeutic programmes, and specialist training for our carers and staff support our aim of improving the self-esteem, confidence, life chances, achievements, and placement stability of every young person in our care.

Employer

COMPASS COMMUNITY LTD

Address

3 Rayns Way

Leicester

LE7 1PF

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Training

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Aug 2022