Coronavirus (COVID-19): to find out how we can support you with your apprenticeship including if you have been affected by redundancy, read our updated information.

Accounts and finance assistant apprentice FORGE RECYCLING (UK) LIMITED

As part of the apprenticeship, we will support the candidate through the AAT qualification (level 2 foundation certificate), as well as software specific assistance regarding sage 50. As a rapidly growing business, there will be a large number of opportunities to learn new skills and obtain valuable experience, whilst becoming AAT qualified.

Sign in to apply

Closing date: 28 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,400.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    29 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    29 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000071405

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Accounts and finance assistant apprentice – The role will involve helping the growing accounts team with day-to-day tasks.

·       Replying to e-mails.

·       Answering the phone.

·       Making calls to customers.

·       General office tasks such as data entry on the computer.

·       Filing.

·       Completing other standard tasks from colleagues.

As part of the apprenticeship, we will support the candidate through the Finance and AAT qualifications (level 2 foundation certificates).

General training, as well as software specific assistance regarding sage 50 and Microsoft office applications will be provided.

The ideal candidate will be willing to learn, have good numerical skills, and have a reasonable level of competence with computers.

As a rapidly growing business, there will be a large number of opportunities to learn new skills and obtain valuable experience, all whilst becoming AAT qualified.

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

Level 2 Accounts / Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

Level 2 AAT

Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

End-Point Assessment (EPA)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Pending their annual review, successful apprentices will be invited to join the accounts team as either an administrator or credit controller. Potential opportunities include training towards a supervisory or senior role, and the company as a whole has a number of opportunities in other departments also.  We are a fast-growing company with new opportunities arising all the time.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Number skills, Team working, Willing to learn new skills, Computer skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade Grade C/4 or above) Essential
A Level or equivalent Maths (Grade 3) Desired

Things to consider

The ideal candidate would be enthusiastic, positive and eager to learn. The job can be fast paced and you will occasionally need to adapt to the situation accordingly, so some flexibility would be beneficial. Candidates must be honest and able to communicate clearly, as you will be dealing with customers and colleagues regularly. Interviews may take place before the advertised interview date, and an offer may be made before the advertised start date, so please apply early. The office is located on Kirkstall Road, Leeds, close to the Yorkshire television studios, please check your travel arrangements.

About the employer

A local, innovative company that provides waste management services to local business in and throughout the Yorkshire and Humber region.

Employer

FORGE RECYCLING (UK) LIMITED

Address

The Tannery

91 Kirkstall Road

Leeds

LS3 1HS

You must have JavaScript enabled to view a map of the location

Training

Training provider

LEARNING INNOVATIONS TRAINING TEAM LIMITED

Contact

Steve Marshall

smarshall@learninginnovations.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

Before you apply

Before you apply for an apprenticeship you must first create an account. If you already have an account you'll need to sign in.