Annual wage £12,313.60 Wages explained Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Minimum Wage Rates Working week Monday - Friday based at our Castleford Office. Shifts to be confirmed Total hours per week: 37 Expected duration 13 Months Possible start date 02 Sep 2024 Date posted 15 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000244596 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day As a trainee you will be assisting and learning how to: Prepare financial statements Prepare Business and personal tax returns Use various accounting software packages Prepare VAT returns Complete bookkeeping Build your confidence in networking enviroments in working with our stakeholders and partners The training you will be getting You will work towards completing the L2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship. Training will be provided on a day release by the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group at either Wakefield College or Castleford College. By the end you should recieve one of the professional qualifications listed below, as chosen by the employer to be most relevant to the job role: AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting ACCA Certificate in financial and management accounting (level 2) IAB Level 2 certificate in bookkeeping ICB Level 2 certificate in bookkeeping What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Become a permanent, valued member of our team. Increased exposure to aspects of the business allowing you to build, grow and prosper in your ongoing career. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade Grade 4/C or above) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Essential