Finance Apprentice UKWA LIMITED

Are you looking for a career in finance? Do you enjoy working with numbers? Do you keep a tight budget? If so, UK Warehousing Association are looking for a Finance Apprentice to join their team in Market Harborough. You will be carrying out routine financial activities and support for businesses and organisations of all types and sizes, plus more.

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

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Closing date: 08 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £17,500.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    21 Months

  • Possible start date

    16 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    06 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000196475

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

UKWA Limited is the United Kingdom Warehousing Association, a trade association with over 900 Members. They represent a sector that is worth £20 billion to the UK economy, has grown by over one-third in the past six years, and employs over half a million workers. UKWA engages with the government, the media and other high-profile stakeholders, to represent the views of their members. 

They promote and share best practice and their mission is to help Members operate safely, ethically and profitably, while raising industry standards. You will need to have passed L2 AAT before applying for this role.  

As a Finance Apprentice, your role will be: 

  • To carry out transactions within the Xero system so that invoices are raised (for example: membership subscriptions, events and training), remittances are recorded and both payables and receivables are transacted and reconciled properly
  • You will also be responsible for updating Xero records, ensuring that the correct contact information for members, customers and suppliers is stored compliantly and changes are processed promptly and accurately
  • In addition to this, you will be trained to follow up non-payment of invoices, for example by email and telephone, to help manage credit control and collect income efficiently from debtors
  • As well as this you will provide support for quarterly and annual reporting, budgeting and reforecast processes; and help to ensure accurate management accountancy reports are readily available

You will also help to manage the annual membership renewal process (in April) and work with the Membership Team to make sure that subscription fees are accurately invoiced and paid in a timely manner, direct debit options are promoted, and debtors are dealt with promptly and professionally. 

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

Level 3 Assistant Accountant.

Functional skills in maths and English (if required).

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The organisation is growing and the employer introduce new roles. Their Apprentices will be able to develop and take on new opportunities on completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

communication skills, team player, Motivated, Number skills

Qualifications

Other AAT Level 2 (Grade Pass) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9 - 5 (A* to B)) Desired
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9 - 4 (A* to C)) Desired

Things to consider

You will need to have passed Level 2 AAT to apply for this Level 3 apprenticeship. Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of Tresham College, (Part of the Bedford College Group) Only Candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice. The campus you will attend will be Corby. College attendance is a blended delivery model where by you will have work set and also attend lessons every week in the evening from 6pm to 9pm starting Wednesday 20th September 2024.

About the employer

UKWA Limited is the United Kingdom Warehousing Association, a trade association with over 900 Members. We represent a sector that is worth £20 billion to the UK economy, has grown by over one-third in the past six years, and employs over half a million workers. UKWA engages with the government, the media and other high-profile stakeholders, to represent the views of our Members. We promote and share best practice and our mission is to help Members operate safely, ethically and profitably, while raising industry standards. UKWA Members benefit from a wide range of valuable services, from professional business advice and strategic support to networking opportunities, training and discounted offers from partnering specialists and associates. We are a limited company (‘not for profit’, but not a charity) with a turnover of £1 million pa.

Employer

UKWA LIMITED

Address

UKWA Office

LE16 7WB

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Training

Training provider

BEDFORD COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please click on the link below to apply

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

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Closing date: 08 Oct 2023