Accounting Apprentice

Getting In Limited; Lewes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounting Apprentice to join a small, friendly accounts team within a progressive Electrical Contractor. This role offers hands-on training and the chance to gain valuable experience in accounting practices, including double entry journals and VAT returns. You will be supported by a dedicated accounts manager in a comfortable working environment. The apprenticeship includes a Level 2 AAT Diploma and is designed to equip you with essential skills for a successful career in finance. If you're eager to learn and grow in a supportive setting, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for this role.
• Numeracy and analytical skills are crucial for handling accounts.

Responsibilities

• Complete double entry journals and maintain a full audit trail.
• Review VAT returns and advise managers on outstanding issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Team working

Numerate and analytical

Computer literate

Excel experience

Ability to work autonomously

Education

GCSEs grades C/4 or above

Level 2 Accounts-Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

Tools

Sage 50 Accounts

Job description

Accounting Apprentice

Apply From: 15/03/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

Employer

CHRIS BARTHOLOMEW ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR LTD

Vacancy Description

As an employer we will teach you how to complete the following tasks:

• Double entry journals
• Construction industry - CIS
• Knowledge of and how to complete and review VAT returns
• Knowledge of PAYE & pension requirements
• Advising managers of any outstanding issues
• Maintain a full audit trail
• Meet deadlines and time budgets

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Accounting Apprentice

Employer Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an apprentice to join the small friendly accounts team with an expanding progressive Electrical Contractor near Uckfield. Our main work streams are electrical installations and renewable systems for domestic, public sector and commercial clients. This includes a social housing contract we have secured for the next 15 years with Wealden District Council. The apprenticeship is within our accounts division who are an integral part of our structure. You will be supported by a dedicated accounts manager and the team who work directly within the company. Small friendly office environment with a big company emphasis on ensuring a comfortable happy working environment.

Vacancy Location

THE BARN 27A SOUTH STREET LEWES BN8 6DS

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000309101

Key Dates

Apply From

15/03/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-04-12 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-04-14 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• You will complete the Level 2 Accounts-Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard and on completion will receive a certificate at either grade Pass or Distinction. In addition, you will receive a Level 2 AAT Diploma.
• If you don’t have GCSEs grades C/4 or above or equivalent, you will be required to study Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English. We will then upskill you to Level 2.
• Day release will be from East Sussex College’s Eastbourne Campus, once a week, term time only. In addition to day-release an assessor will visit the workplace every 10-12 weeks.
• 6 hours of your working week will be spent on training which you will need to log. Training is anything relevant to the job role and will include day-release to college, meetings with your assessor, your staff induction, being mentored, shadowing other members of staff, training on Sage 50 Accounts and payroll and other supporting systems used, revision for your AAT diploma, mock assessments, putting together your portfolio of evidence and more.

Learning Provider

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

Skills Required

Communication skills, Team working, Numerate and analytical, Computer literate, Excel experience, Ability to work autonomously

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