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.
Apply nowClosing date: 08 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£17,500.00
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Working week
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
21 Months
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Possible start date
16 Oct 2023
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Date posted
06 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000196475
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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
Qualifications
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
About the employer
Employer
UKWA LIMITED
Address
UKWA Office
LE16 7WB
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.
Apply nowClosing date: 08 Oct 2023