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Northampton College on behalf of employer
Accounting Apprentice
Northampton
FULL TIME
November 8, 2024
Job Summary
Northampton college are seeking an apprentice on behalf of an accounting company. They are looking for a candidate with a strong background in math's, great communication skills as well as a genuine passion for accounting. A strong willingness to learn and an excellent work ethic are key to this.
Are you good with numbers, great at analysis and just love detail, then you should consider turning your natural skills in to your career? Have you already started on your AAT journey or just finished your A Levels? we would love to hear from you as we have an exciting opportunity for an accountancy apprenticeship.
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
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organization. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organization
NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE
Your training course
Assistant accountant
Equal to Level 3 (A level)
Requirements Essential qualifications
Skills
Responsibilities
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £13,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Application deadline: 25/11/2024
Expected start date: 25/11/2024
Northampton college are seeking an apprentice on behalf of an accounting company. They are looking for a candidate with a strong background in math's, great communication skills as well as a genuine passion for accounting. A strong willingness to learn and an excellent work ethic are key to this.
Are you good with numbers, great at analysis and just love detail, then you should consider turning your natural skills in to your career? Have you already started on your AAT journey or just finished your A Levels? we would love to hear from you as we have an exciting opportunity for an accountancy apprenticeship.
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
- Observing, learning and understanding a wide range of duties and processes, whilst under the instruction of skilled
- To be able to demonstrate these skills and processes as your training progresses, undertaking tasks and increasing your overall contribution to the team
- Learning how to complete VAT returns, year end accounts, book-keeping, reconciliations and self-assessment tax returns
- Becoming a confident user of our software packages – Microsoft, Digita, ONVIO, XERO etc.
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organization. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organization
NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE
Your training course
Assistant accountant
Equal to Level 3 (A level)
Requirements Essential qualifications
- GCSE English (Grade 4) essential
- GCSE Math's (Grade 6) essential
Skills
- Confident IT user
- Written and verbal skills
- High quality detail work
- Understanding of GDPR
- Potential for a full-time position once the apprenticeship is complete and progression within the company
- This apprenticeship role is initially fixed for three years; however, it has the potential to be made permanent
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Process accounts payable and receivable transactions efficiently.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Conduct financial analysis to identify trends and provide actionable insights.
- Utilise accounting software such as Xero or Sage for various financial tasks.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Collaborate with other departments to support overall financial management.
- Mentor junior accounting staff, providing guidance and support in their roles.
- Proven experience in a similar accounting role, preferably within the financial services sector.
- Proficiency in accounting software, particularly Xero or Sage.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and practices.
- Experience in accounts payable processes is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Previous mentoring experience is an advantage but not essential.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £13,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Performance bonus
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Monday to Friday
- Northampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
- For GCSE do you have a 6 in maths?
- For GCSE do you have a 4 in English?
- United Kingdom (preferred)
- Northampton (preferred)
Application deadline: 25/11/2024
Expected start date: 25/11/2024
We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired
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