Accounts Apprentice

THE ECO PROVIDERS UK LTD

Preston, PR3 2YT

Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 31 July)

Posted on 7 June 2024

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Summary

Eco Providers Ltd is a market leader specialising in energy-efficient home improvements. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a professional environment, where the business and staff development are prioritised. The successful candidate will get to learn from qualified and experienced professionals whilst gaining a qualification in accounting.

Annual wage
£13,145.60 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday - 8am to 4.30pm, 30-mins unpaid lunch

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 19 August

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The successful candidate will gain a level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard.

Training will be completed in the workplace, alongside attending Preston College for 1 day per week for further delivery as part of the apprenticeship qualification.

Where you’ll work

Dutton Manor Mill

Clitheroe Road, Dutton

Preston

PR3 2YT

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

PRESTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
  • Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
  • Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
  • Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
  • Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
  • Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
  • Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
  • Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
  • Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade Grade 5 or above)
    • Maths (grade Grade 5 or above)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    About this company

    Eco Providers LTD stands as a distinguished market leader specialising in energy- efficient home improvements. Over the past two years, our business has experienced significant growth, focusing on delivering excellence in Home Insulation, Heating Upgrades and Renewables. Within our professional working environment, we prioritise both business and staff development, recognising the integral role each plays in our continued success. To support our sustained growth, we are actively seeking to augment our team with individuals who share our commitment to excellence.

    https://www.ecoproviders.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    Opportunity to learn on the job and be supported in future learning.

    Potential for further courses to develop and could lead to a full-time position on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    PRESTON COLLEGE

    Becky Lavin

    blavin@preston.ac.uk

    01772225772

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000256392.

    Apply now

    Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 31 July)

    When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.

    After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.