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Finance Assistant Apprentice AUTINS GROUP PLC

Working within the finance team, with specific responsibility for the effective maintenance of systems and processing of documents within the Accounts Payable and cash/banking process for Autins Group UK companies.

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Closing date: 30 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,004.80 to £19,760.00

    Although we are paying the national minimum wage, the rate of pay and incremental incentives, based on performance will be discussed at interview and regular intervals.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday – Thursday 8:30-5:00 Friday – 8:30-2:30

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    27 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000058442

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

 Processing of all purchase invoices for UK companies on Factory Master system and Sage in a timely manner
 Ensuring supplier statement reconciliations are completed in line with monthly timetable
 Reconciliation of purchase invoices between Factory Master and Sage on a weekly basis
 Dealing with supplier queries arising on a timely basis
 Staff Expenses. Processing of all employee expenses and credit card statements ensuring all receipts are received and reviewed/matched.
 Banking.
 Preparation of proposed supplier payments and loading of such payments to the banking system (when authorized)
 Preparation of own assigned bank reconciliations and review of those completed by the other finance assistant.
 Maintain process and systems procedural documentation
 Ensure new processes and actions required to close identified gaps/weaknesses are documented within a reasonable timeframe
 Ensure that all tasks are processed in accordance with the accounting timetable and to carry out the month end accounting procedures to close the cashbook and compile reports.
 Perform duties in accordance with all relevant legislation, in particular the health and Safety at Work Act.
 Apply the requirements of relevant externally accredited business, environmental, health & safety, and quality systems as appropriate within the areas of responsibility.
 Perform other duties which the Group may reasonably require from time to time.

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

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Accounts / Finance
Assistant (Standard):
Level 2 Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
Qualification achieved: Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting
You will cover the knowledge through attending the AAT Level 2 class at college and also receive work based assessor visits to build a portfolio of evidence covering the knowledge skills and behaviours as detailed within the Apprenticeship standard Functional Skills English and maths (if required).

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential for full-time contract upon successfully completing the apprenticeship.

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, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent MATHS and ENGLISH (Grade grade 9-4 (A-C)) Essential

Things to consider

Please complete the application form in full – if you do not complete all sections, please be aware you will not be progressed to the next stage – this includes an accurate and detailed list of your qualifications. If you do not live nearby to the employer address, please detail how you plan to travel/commute to the role, considering available transport and journey times.

About the employer

Autins is an industry-leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of acoustic and thermal insulation solutions for the automotive industry and other sectors. We solve complex and challenging acoustic and thermal problems. Our aim is to be responsive and provide cost effective innovative manufactured solutions.

Employer

AUTINS GROUP PLC

Address

Central Point One

Central Park Drive

Rugby

CV23 0WE

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Training

Training provider

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE

Contact

Jo Barrand

wbl@warwickshire.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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