Finance Apprentice UTILITIES DESIGN & PLANNING LTD

An amazing opportunity has arisen to work within the finance department at UDP based in Salford. The role is very varied and covers many accounts functions. Working closely with the Management Accountant and Accounts Supervisor, you will learn many new skills which will set you on your career path into Accounts.

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Closing date: 18 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,318.00

    Rate of pay will be £6.83/hr

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 8.00am -4.30pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    19 May 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000165711

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Primary role is to assist the Finance team in administration duties including (but not limited to):

  • Issuing PO’s and ensuring the delegation of authority is followed
  • Assisting with the input of purchase invoices into the Sage accounts software and supplier account reconciliations
  • Assisting with cash allocations for sales receipts and customer account reconciliations
  • Assist with aspects of the finance function including posting journals, accruals, prepayments etc.
  • Checking input errors on accounts transactions
  • Answer calls from suppliers and make calls to customers where appropriate
  • When required assist processing External Plant Hire Invoices
  • Scanning & filing of invoices
  • Assisting with ad hoc tasks as and when required

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

  • You will gain your Accounts/Finance assistant. AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting .  This will be assessor led and will include one dy per week at Salford College. 
  • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Once you have completed your Level 2 qualification, the company will discuss progression onto level 3

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Patience, Highly Motivated

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 3 (D) or above / grade 4-9) Essential

About the employer

UDP were formed in 1996 to provide design services for high voltage electricity replacement schemes. Since then, we have developed strategically and now provide Traffic Management and Civil Engineering services across the North West, Yorkshire and Leicestershire. We believe our employees are the best in the business. They are ambitious, hard-working, dedicated and are proud to work for UDP.

Employer

UTILITIES DESIGN & PLANNING LTD

Address

ASTOR ROAD

SALFORD

MANCHESTER

M50 1BB

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Training

Training provider

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

Contact

Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@salfordcc.ac.uk

01616315555

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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