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Assistant accountant Apprenticeship VERTU MOTORS PLC

An exciting opportunity to kick start your career with the 5th largest automotive company in the UK on their sought after and industry leading apprenticeship programme. If you are dynamic and ambitious, apply now!

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

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Closing date: 06 Sep 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,354.50

  • Working week

    Days and shifts are to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    12 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    27 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000070345

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Vertu Motors operates a nationwide chain of franchised motor dealerships offering sales, servicing, parts and accident repair facilities for new and used car and commercial vehicles. The group trades as Bristol Street Motors, Macklin Motors, Vertu Motors across the UK with over 149 sales outlets and 32 franchises.

You will have the opportunity to learn from a team of highly skilled professionals and a range of company benefits and best of all, you will have the opportunity to gain permanent employment within the group.

Main responsibilities and duties

  • Completion of daily banking in line with Group Policy
  • Process/distribute Purchase Ledger invoices to appropriate authorised colleagues and ensure all supplier statement reconciliations are completed monthly
  • Timeliness of settlements and finance pay-outs
  • Completion of Monthly BACS payment runs
  • Credit Control duties chasing debts weekly and following up where necessary
  • Provide support to the purchasing/sales function on an ad-hoc basis in terms of query resolution
  • Ensure the control of the petty cash systems including monthly cash floats reconciliation in line with Group policy
  • Provide support on an ad hoc basis to both the Assistant
  • Accountant and Accountant on a wide variety of projects as and when required
  • Basic admin duties such as: filing, photocopying, binding and typing
  • Handling external or internal communication and management systems
  • Management of office equipment
  • Answering the telephone and passing on messages

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

Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is delivered through work based learning, this means that all training is done at the workplace eliminating the need to attend college. The successful candidate will be required to attend weekly half day remote teaching sessions during working hours and complete a Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting as well as the Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

This is a fantastic opening to apply for permanent employment in a varied and ever expanding industry. Vertu Motors has an enviable reputation for well trained, high quality staff and this is a career opportunity not to be missed.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Math's (Grade 4/C) Essential

About the employer

Vertu Motors plc was formed in late 2006 to acquire and consolidate UK motor retail businesses. It was founded as a new entrant into the UK motor retail sector and is listed on the AIM market (UK:VTU). The Vertu Motors group operates a nationwide chain of franchised motor dealerships offering sale, servicing, parts and accident repair facilities for new and used car and commercial vehicles. The group trades across the UK as Bristol Street Motors, Macklin Motors and Vertu Motors. Bristol Street Motors originated nearly 100 years ago as a single Ford dealership located on Bristol Street in central Birmingham. Since those early days the business has grown to become the 5th largest motor retailer in the UK and the 9th in Europe.

Employer

VERTU MOTORS PLC

Address

Southam Road

Banbury

OX16 2RS

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Training

Training provider

LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD

Contact

Holly

Holly.Parkinson@lsprecruit.com

07432840539

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply now' and you will be redirected to the GetMyFirstJob website where you will be required to submit an application. If this is your first visit to GetMyFirstJob you will be required to register on the website, please complete all fields upon registration and ensure you attach a copy of your CV.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 06 Sep 2022