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Apprentice Accounts Assistant Clarksons Port Services

Do you have a passion for a career in Accountancy? Clarksons Port Services are a global company looking to take on a new Apprentice and develop their career, whilst covering the costs of the globally recognised AAT Level 3 qualification. The Training Provider Babington will deliver the AAT Level 3 qualification.

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Closing date: 22 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,317.45

    Salary is for the first year of the apprenticeship and goes to NMW after 12 months.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00 (with one-hour unpaid lunch break), equating to a 37.5 hour working week

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    23 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    12 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000064492

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Reporting into, and being supported day to day by the Accounts manager, the Apprentice will learn how to:

  • Use our specialist accounting systems called ‘GAIN’.
  • Provide fixture entries.
  • Create invoices/credit notes for our Specialised Products department.
  • Check Shipbroker contracts.
  • Check owners/charters invoices for accuracy.
  • Assist with invoice reporting and queries.
  • To consistently be aware of and meet deadlines.
  • Additional / ad hoc duties as required to meet the needs of the business.

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

  • Accountancy Level 3 standard
  • Functional Skills English & Maths if needed
  • 15 month apprenticeship

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Ongoing employment following successful completion of the Apprenticeship, subject to business need and individual’s performance. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Desire to Learn

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade C/4) Essential

Things to consider

You will be part of a dynamic, market leading global organisation working within a fantastic team, with prospects for career progression following successful completion of apprenticeship. Progression to Level 4 AAT may be a potential pathway and can be discussed on successful completion of AAT Level 3. Available from first day of employment: • Life Assurance All permanent employees are automatically enrolled into our Life Assurance scheme with Canada Life. • Pension Scheme All employees are automatically enrolled into our UK salary sacrifice Pension scheme with Aegon. Employee contributions are 5% of basic salary and the company currently contributes 4%. • Employee Assistance Programme - Clarksons Port Services and Gibb Group are committed to the physical and mental wellbeing of our colleagues. As part of this commitment employees have 24/7 access to Unum LifeWorks, a confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Whether it is a simple question or a complex concern, this is a service that is there to help employees with practical information, support, and counselling. Available following successful completion of probation: (subject to any relevant eligibility under the benefit providers’ terms) • Eye Test Employees can claim the cost of a VDU eye test (capped at £25) once every two years. The company will also contribute towards the cost of any glasses and/or prescription that may be required (capped at £75).

About the employer

Clarksons is the world’s leading provider of integrated shipping and offshore services, bringing our connections and experience to an international client base. Our intelligence adds value by enabling clients to make more efficient and informed decisions. Our global reach, local knowledge and expertise is what makes us unique. To understand more about day-to-day life at Clarksons, and what you can expect from us as an employer, visit us at www.clarksons.com

Employer

Clarksons Port Services

Address

Maritime House 19A

St. Helens Street

Ipswich

IP4 1HE

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Training

Training provider

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Contact

Hannah Webb

hannah.webb@babington.co.uk

07884653243

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant

Level 3 (A level)

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