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Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprentice Janelle Lankester

Finance/Accounts Assistant to assist accountant and bookkeeper. Dealing with computerised bookkeeping software.

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Closing date: 22 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (30 minute lunch break)

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    04 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000051682

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Summarising client’s manual records on excel spreadsheets
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Using existing administrative systems
  • Greeting clients who attend for meetings
  • Answering the telephone when required
  • General office duties

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

Working towards Level 2 Finance/Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. The apprentice will attend Hertford Regional College one day per week to achieve AAT Foundation certificate in accounting (Level 2). 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On completion, the apprentice will be able to apply for the appropriate level of professional membership aligned with this apprenticeship, dependent on the qualification chosen. There will be opportunities for progression (level 3 Assistant Accountant) and a permanent position subject to performance.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A-C (9-4)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A-C (9-4)) Essential

Things to consider

A driving licence would be useful as the office is located in a village with limited public transport. A good proportion of the work is computer based.

About the employer

Janelle Lankester is an accountancy practice in Puckeridge with a varied client base from sole traders to medium sized businesses. We are a small, friendly, relaxed, team of 4 members of staff providing a wide range of services to our clients.

Employer

Janelle Lankester

Address

9 PARK LANE

PUCKERIDGE

WARE

SG11 1RL

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Training

Training provider

HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE

Contact

The Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeship@hrc.ac.uk

01992411572

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant

Level 2 (GCSE)

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