Accounts Assistant Apprentice

What will the apprentice be doing?

The main responsibilities of the role:

• To work with other processing staff members, to execute the high volume processing of customer transactions, in relation to Mortgage and other loans. Cash transaction can take various forms whether collections or payments
• Various analysis and reconciliations are also undertaken on a periodical basis, including Bank Reconciliations, nominal reconciliations etc
• Purchase Ledger Processing: currently, the volume of Purchase Ledger invoices is around 100 per month, there are a very small number of Sales Ledger invoices (no credit control required). The role would be required to undertake invoice processing and payment, reconciliation of supplier positions etc
• Overtime may be required from time to time but not expected to be frequent

As a team we strive to ensuring quality, timeliness and productivity levels are met at all times, whilst adhering to the Company's internal and external regulatory, legal and compliance requirements.

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

Weekday classroom courses (block release) at First Intuition Chelmsford for the level 7 Accountancy or taxation professional, studying towards a level 7 professional accounting qualification (ACCA/ICAEW/CIMA).

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Additional responsibility upon completion.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

You will need to be able to travel to Chelmsford as this is where the level 7 professional training will take place. This is walking distance from the train station.