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Accountancy Technician Apprentice TEES VALLEY EDUCATION

Tees Valley Trust are seeking a hardworking accounting apprentice to join their team. The successful candidate will gain a Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant apprenticeship. You will be assisting with the maintenance of the cash book, maintenance and reconciliation of petty cash floats etc.

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Closing date: 08 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,523.00

  • Working week

    Days and shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 33.0

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    14 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    11 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000106455

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Maintenance of the cash book
  • Maintenance and reconciliation of petty cash floats
  • Maintenance of the general ledger in the Sage accounts system
  • Maintenance of the ParentPay cashless payment system including issuing letters, reminders for login details and payment queries
  • Producing reports and issuing to colleagues regarding budgets etc.
  • Processing journals in the Sage accounts system
  • Reconciling and filing supplier statements
  • Processing purchase orders

Other Responsibilities:

  • Providing occasional administrative support by carrying out photocopying and Reprographics, such as production of letters, handouts, leaflets, booklets, exam papers
  • If required, to provide administrative support at college events such as open evening, and parent consultation evenings
  • Carrying out such similar duties as may be required by the principal, commensurate with the post

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

  • On and off the job training
  • Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship
  • Day release at college or training centre

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. The closing date, interview date and start date are subject to change. This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment. Individuals are able to undertake an apprenticeship at a higher level than a qualification they currently hold, including any previously completed apprenticeships. Individuals can also undertake an apprenticeship at the same level, or lower level than a qualification they already hold as long as the new apprenticeship allows for new skills to be acquired and the content of the training is materially different from any previous qualification or apprenticeship. Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews. Please be aware that as Northern Skills provide a recruitment matching service, we will also consider you for roles which pay the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage. Safeguarding Information Tees Valley Collaborative Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment As this post involves direct contact with, or unsupervised responsibility for, children or vulnerable adults the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check before taking up the position. Additional checks will include; identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks, including the investigation of any gaps between jobs and two satisfactory references.

About the employer

Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College is a sixth form college with sites in Guisborough and Stockton-on-Tees. The college is a result of a merger between Prior Pursglove College and Stockton Sixth Form College in May 2016. The college is led by the principal who is accountable to the board of governors.

Employer

TEES VALLEY EDUCATION

Address

Prior Pursglove College

Church Walk

Guisborough

TS14 6BU

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Training

Training provider

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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