Finance Assistant Apprentice

Summary

We are pleased to offer a rewarding opportunity to join our organisation as a Finance Assistant Apprentice. In this role, you will provide vital support to the finance department as well as collaborate with other departments, undertaking a diverse range of financial and administrative responsibilities. This role is fully remote.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 23 June 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Jointly monitoring the finance inbox and triaging as necessary.
Participating in the processing of supplier invoices.
Undertaking light debtor management tasks.
Completing basic data entry, and data cleaning tasks.
Supporting reporting by analysing financial data.
Supporting incoming supplier, and customer communications.
Reconciliation of supplier statements.
Attend and participate in the regular finance-related meetings.
Support the preparation and internal and/or external distribution of weekly programme data.

Where you'll work

Box End Road
Kempston
Bedford
MK43 8RQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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.
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

Training will take place online with 3 hours of tuition a week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade (Grade C - A* (4 - 9)))
Maths (grade (Grade C - A* (4 - 9)))

A Level in:

Accountancy (grade A-B)

Other in:

Accountancy (grade Pass)

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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Prioritisation skills

Other requirements

This role is fully remote working from home. Meetings are held monthly in Bedford so the candidate must be able to commute.

About this company

Everything ICT operates a public sector framework agreement for the procurement of information and communication technology (ICT). A framework agreement is an arrangement that a ‘contracting authority’ (e.g., a public sector buying organisation) makes with suppliers of goods, works or services. It sets the terms under which you can make purchases from suppliers. Everything ICT was originally set up to support schools, Multi-Academy Trusts and Local Authorities supporting schools.

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Company benefits

Healthcare and enhanced pension scheme.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

There may be an opportunity to secure a permanent role after the successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Opportunity to progress to a level 4 accounting qualification, with financial support for the qualification and relevant materials.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Everything ICT

Natasha Wills

natasha.wills@everythingict.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318011.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 30 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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