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Finance Administration Apprentice SPACE PRODUCTIV LIMITED

A company that has helped hundreds of companies increase their productivity through better storage are looking for a Finance Apprentice to join their growing business. The role will Report to the Financial Controller and will encompass a full overview of the finance function.

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Closing date: 09 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,629.62 to £19,019.00

    To be confirmed based on candidates, however we are looking to sign up the “national living wage” in 2023.

    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

    Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 5:00pm and Friday, 8:30am - 1pm.

    Total hours per week: 38.5

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    22 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000109317

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The role will Report to the Financial Controller and will encompass a full overview of the finance function, including but not limited to: 

Purchase Ledger:

  • Invoice input and matching to purchase orders
  • Reconciliation to supplier statements
  • Paying suppliers
  • Speaking with suppliers to resolve any issues that may arise

Sales Ledger:

  • Credit control 
  • Preparing Sales invoices for both product sales and projects 
  • Speaking with customers to resolve any issues that may arise

Bank Reconciliation:

  • Posting cash to relevant accounts and reconciling all payments and receipts to the ledgers
  • Assisting the team with salaries and wages
  • Assist in monthly management accounts preparation

Other:

  • Ad-hoc assignments as and when required
  • Involvement in new systems and their implementation

General office duties:

  • Telephones
  • Post
  • Help with Goods In / Out administration.

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

Course content: 

The Level 2 Accounts and Finance Apprenticeship is delivered both in the workplace and remotely online. The apprentice will be required to join weekly online classes to study towards a Level 2 AAT certificate in Accounting. An assessor will also carry out regular meetings every 4-6 weeks to assess the apprentice and assign working tasks to fulfil the learning criteria of the apprenticeship.  

AAT Certificate in Accounting Syllabus:  

  • Bookkeeping Transactions 
  • Bookkeeping Controls 
  • Elements of Costing 
  • Using Accounting Software 
  • Work Effectively in Finance 
  • Foundation Certificate Synoptic Assessment 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential full-time job upon completion of the apprenticeship and support to further enhance qualifications.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Driven to succeed, Good communicator, Organised, methodical worker, Ability to plan, Ability to work to deadlines, Self motivated, Literacy skills, Numeracy skills, Computer literate, A willingness to learn quickly

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Desired

Things to consider

30 Days holiday to include statutory. Good level of Pre apprenticeship qualifications, but common sense, smart appearance and a good attitude are more important than pre apprenticeship qualifications.

About the employer

Since 1995 Space Productiv have designed, manufactured and installed the highest quality warehouse racking systems, mezzanine floors and semi-permanent Pop-up Warehousing across the UK and Europe. But what we make is secondary to the benefits those systems have brought to our customers: increasing their productivity, safety and profitability through better use of their space.

Employer

SPACE PRODUCTIV LIMITED

Address

UNIT 8

CASTLEFIELD IND.ESTATE

BINGLEY

BD16 2AG

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Training

Training provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Contact

Saffron Khan

saffron.khan@keighleycollege.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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