Accounting Assistant Apprentice

Summary

The company is based within the Ecclesfield area of Sheffield (S35 9WA). We are looking for an individual who would like to begin their career as an accounting apprentice alongside general office administration whilst also working their way through the Accounting Technicians suite of qualifications.

Wage

£15,808 a year

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To be reviewed after 6 month probationary period.

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday – Thursday: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm (½-hour lunch). Friday: 7-30 am - 1.30 pm (no lunch).

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21 July 2025

Duration

1 year

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

We are a busy office, consisting of a team of 4, who are the hub for accounts and administration support for CTL Seal Ltd and 4 other partner companies.

This will be of interest to you if you are someone who is prepared to work hard as part of the team, enjoys being busy, willing to learn and contribute ideas/suggestions.

A varied role – initial responsibilities will be:

Using finance packages - Sage50 Professional and also a Manufacturing Package –Emax.
Purchase Ledger.
Recharges –intercompany.
Delivery Line Reports.
Time sheet Entry.
Petty cash.
Journal entries.
Telephone & Reception duties.
Interaction with departments –visitors –contractors.
Filing –Photocopying - ad hoc

Where you'll work

Butterthwaite Lane
Ecclesfield
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S35 9WA

Training

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

College or training organisation

SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Your training plan

Venue: The Sheffield College: City Campus, Granville Road, Sheffield, S2 2RL.

Attendance: Day release - Mondays.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade A* - C/9 - 4 or equivalent)

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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

For 25 years, CTL Seal has pioneered bespoke engineering with turnkey solutions spanning design to on-site services. Our dedication to collaboration and investment in people ensures we always surpass quality and delivery expectations. In line with our commitment to excellence, we place a strong emphasis on engineering a sustainable future: We integrate environmentally conscious practices into our operations We strive to minimise our ecological footprint, through responsible resource management, energy efficiency and eco-friendly initiatives We focus on a greener future, whilst maintaining the highest standards that define our engineering solutions

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

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to progress via the apprenticeship to complete AAT Levels 3 and 4.

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