Finance Apprentice CADMUS DISTRIBUTION GROUP LIMITED

Our team offers the ability to continuously develop as the role allows you access to every part of the accounts function. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and receive support from managers throughout the business. You will process purchase invoices and liaise with customers and suppliers to ensure smooth running of our process.

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

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Closing date: 29 Sep 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £15,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    11 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000197513

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Processing purchase invoices and identifying discrepancies
  • Posting bank payments
  • Liaising with suppliers or customers to resolve queries
  • Assisting with purchase ledger and sales ledger maintenance
  • General office duties
  • Responding to emails / phone calls
  • Assisting with other accounting duties and supporting the accounts team when required

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

  • AAT Level 2 (an industry recognised Qualification) whilst you gain real-time, relevant, work experience
  • This will be delivered via fortnightly Tutor led group workshops (live, virtual 6 hour sessions) and bi-monthly exams, taken at a local accredited / approved AAT testing centre (location to be confirmed).
  • You will also complete study, assignments and coursework, and a blend of learning and development activities, all, within the workplace. Please note: there are specific start dates through the year for AAT Level 2

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • As with any apprenticeship opportunity - if you prove yourself to be a valuable member of the team there is a strong chance of a permanent post within the business

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

As an Apprentice, you will be employed, just like anyone else at the company, the difference is that you will be studying towards a qualification. You’ll spend a minimum of 6 hours a week (of your total working hours) in a number of different Training, Learning & Development Activities that all develop your Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours in line with your Apprenticeship Qualification. These will include (for example) staff meetings, online courses, shadowing other team members, as well as ongoing coaching and mentoring from/with your line manager. AAT Level 2 and Level 3 (industry recognised Qualifications) are delivered on a modular basis, via fortnightly Tutor led group workshops (live, virtual 6-hour sessions) and bi-monthly exams, taken at a local accredited / approved AAT testing centre (location to be confirmed). You will also complete study, assignments and coursework, and a blend of learning and development activities, all, within the workplace, and will be given ‘Protected Time’ each week to do this - so no homework!! This will all prepare you for your End Point Assessment (EPA) once you have completed all the learning required. As CT Skills is a training provider, all our vacancies are for immediate starts so please consider this when you are applying.

About the employer

The trading divisions at Cadmus Distribution Group Ltd supply products and services in the UK and internationally, with thousands of orders successfully fulfilled every month. CDGL has grown year-on-year and we have invested heavily in all the major areas of the company, particularly our people, technology, marketing capability, infrastructure, and operations. We constantly strive to improve our brands and bring innovative technologies to our customers sourced from leading brands around the world. Incorporated in 2018 the three directors have reformed the company into the cutting-edge provider it has become today and continue to plan for growth and successfully deliver upon these goals.

Employer

CADMUS DISTRIBUTION GROUP LIMITED

Address

5 SUFFOLK DRIVE

CHELMSFORD

CM2 6UN

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Training

Training provider

CT SKILLS LIMITED

Contact

Isabella

isabella.todd@ctskills.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please complete the application form and of course attach your CV. This will give us the best chance of being able to contact you. Your CV should be a word document or pdf that we will be able to edit if we decide to take your application further- not an image.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 29 Sep 2023