Accounts Apprentice - AAT Level 2, Reading Optionis Group

Join this market leading group of accounting companies to progress to Masters Degree level while being paid and fully supported throughout your career. OPTIONIS - Pioneering and Progressive. Do what’s right, not what’s easy. Raring to go and have Fun.

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Closing date: 21 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,300.00

    37.5 hours per week £6.31 per hour

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday (Shifts to be confirmed)

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 May 2023

  • Date posted

    19 Dec 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000117295

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • VAT Returns - calculation and submission
  • Bank Reconciliation - reconciling bank transactions in order for accounts to be produced
  • Filing of financial statements
  • Liaising with HMRC and Companies House
  • General Administration – including data entry and dealing with client queries by phone
  • Optionis will provide you with a rewarding career by supporting you to start or complete a professionally recognised AAT qualification
  • As you progress your career with us, you will have the opportunity to develop further by studying ACCA.

We actively encourage promoting our people from within and the following is an example of how your career path could look from day 1
Accounts Apprentice, interested in studying AAT Level 2/3. Earning £12,300 per annum for the first 12 months;
After 12 months, your salary will be reviewed with an increase applied to £14,000 per annum or National Minimum Wage (whichever is greater) ...

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

  • Paragon skills have the energy & experience to give you the edge in starting your career. Our Learning and Development Coaches will deliver outstanding teaching and learning to help energise you to complete your apprenticeship training and leave you confident to execute tasks to the highest standard. Paragon will provide the training for this apprenticeship within your company’s site therefore there is no need for you to attend an outside training facility at any time. On completion of this apprenticeship, you will receive: Diploma Level 2 in AAT Functional Skills in maths, English & ICT Employment (if required) Rights & Responsibilities Personal Learning & Thinking Skills

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • As you progress your career with us, you will have the opportunity to develop further by studying ACCA

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

IT skills, Attention to detail, Number skills

Qualifications

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

About the employer

For over a decade OPTIONIS has provided high-end business outsourcing solutions for companies of all sizes and individuals. Today our vision is as simple as it is compelling: become a global workforce management business that delivers change in the world of work.

Employer

Optionis Group

Address

1, Beacontree Plaza,Gillette Way

Reading

RG2 0BS

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Training

Training provider

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 21 Apr 2023