Annual wage £12,480.00 Salaries are reviewed regularly 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: 9.00am until 5.00pm Total hours per week: 37.50 Expected duration 13 Months Possible start date 01 Jul 2024 Date posted 09 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000242692 Positions 2 available What you will do in your working day Duties Include: Processing of finance information onto finance systems and processing VAT returns Processing of Payroll. The successful candidate will be given on-the-job training in payroll and will be given an understanding of company accounts, management accounting and tax returns Processing of Personal Tax Reporting. The successful candidate will be provided with an understanding of other areas in the firm including personal tax and company secretarial practices Checking in and out client records and ensuring all required information has been received and maintaining log Ensuring all clients' books and records are returned upon completion of accounts Taking ownership of all accounts archiving Ensuring the accounts filing system is maintained daily Using IT Systems for record keeping in a timely and accurate on Sage, Xero and QuickBooks Communicating any client issues to the Line Manager The training you will be getting Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 This level is ideal for existing staff or new talent in accounting and finance Their work could include basic bookkeeping activities, working with sales and purchase ledgers, running calculations to ensure that records and payments are correct, recording of cash and data entry Learners will complete the mandatory AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting The Certificate in Accounting comprises of four exams and an End Point Assessment. You must successfully complete the following: Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK) Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC). Principles of Costing (PCTN). Business Environment (BESY) EPA - In Tray exercise. Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom-based lessons, Live Online sessions or OnDemand An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of your time towards it What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Progression within the company Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Excel skills Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9/A-4/C) Essential GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9/A-4/C) Essential Things to consider Benefits Include; 22 Holidays plus bank holidays (increasing after 1 year of service). Pension excellent benefits. Please note - Salary range is between £12,000-£14,000.