Apprentice Accounts Assistant George Brown & Sons

mmediate start for an apprentice to work as part of a team at George Brown & Sons. We are looking for an Apprentice Accounts Assistant to join our small and friendly team. The successful applicant must have the necessary exam passes to enrol for the AAT qualification and be prepared to attend Bury College weekly. You will respond to customer queries both over the telephone and by email and process weekly payroll.

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

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Closing date: 06 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,296.00 to £20,319.00

    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 to Friday 8.30am – 5.00pm.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    23 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    08 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000197141

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Processing invoices for payment
  • Set up new supplier accounts
  • Reconciliation of supplier statements
  • Processing journals
  • Respond to customer queries both over the telephone and by email
  • Processing weekly payroll
  • Processing delivery notes and matching to corresponding invoices
  • Maintaining and updating Sage ledgers

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

  • Accounts Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenitceship Standard
  • Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
  • Weekly college attendance required

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Future prospects – Level 3 or other accountancy qualification, this is the beginning of a possible career in accountancy/finance.

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, Non judgemental, Patience, Prioritising Skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

Things to consider

Must have good knowledge of Microsoft Excel including pivot tables

About the employer

Established in 1870, George Brown and Sons are a plumbing and heating contractor specialising in the installation and maintenance of domestic systems to the new build housing market, throughout the North West.

Employer

George Brown & Sons

Address

Millett House Millett Street

Bury

BL9 0JA

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Training

Training provider

BURY COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please click on the link below. Complete the form at the bottom of the vacancy with your details and attach a copy of your CV. A member of the Bury College Apprenticeship Team will then be in touch regarding your application.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 06 Oct 2023