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Apprentice Account Assistant FAMILY FINANCIAL CENTRE LTD

We are a growing accounting and business support firm in Stockport, Greater Manchester looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career in accountancy. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst working towards a recognised bookkeeping or accountancy qualification.

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Closing date: 20 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    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

    Typical Working Hours: Mon – Thurs 9.00 to 17.00

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    29 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000059034

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will be working on a variety of tasks including but not limited to the following:

  • General bookkeeping and Payroll
  • Preparation of VAT Returns
  • Some office administration
  • Opening/sorting the post
  • Answering or calling customers on the telephone
  • Filing
  • Setting up and updating social media pages

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

This apprenticeship is delivered as a day release apprenticeship. Apprentices will need to attend our Stretford or Stockport campus 1 day a week 9am-4pm. Training will consist of booking transactions and controls, accounting software’s and elements of costings.
Apprentices will need to sit examinations as part of the apprenticeship at a college campus.

On successful completion you will receive a certificate for the Standard along with a qualification for AAT foundation certificate in accounting. 
AAT student membership will be included as part of the apprenticeship.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There is the possibility of a full-time post upon successful completion of the apprenticeship for the right candidate and some support towards future training for a recognise accountancy qualifications.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Number skills, Good grammar

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade A-C or grade 9-4) Desired

Things to consider

Increase in pay with experience. Mentorship.

About the employer

Family Financial Centre is a firm of Accountants and Business Consultants based in the North West of England offering accounting, taxation, business advisory, financial planning and business support services to a wide range of businesses and individuals.

Employer

FAMILY FINANCIAL CENTRE LTD

Address

43 MIDDLE HILLGATE

STOCKPORT

SK1 3DG

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Training

Training provider

THE TRAFFORD COLLEGE GROUP

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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