Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Shrewsbury is seeking an Accounts Assistant Apprentice to support the finance team. This full-time role offers a salary of approximately £18,000 and the chance to develop skills in business and finance. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, excel in communication, and have a solid educational background. Benefits include a discretionary bonus, gym access, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Free gym access

Cycle-to-work scheme

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and committed to process improvement.
• Strong numerical and written skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with purchase and sales ledger tasks.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset register.
• Assist with day-to-day banking tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong numerical skills

Effective communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSE passes including Maths and English

2 A-level passes or equivalent

Job description

Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust

Full-timeAccounts Assistant Apprenticeship

Approx. £18,000

37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Monday – Friday

Level 3 Apprenticeship scheme with view to progress to level 4

Block release at local college 1 day per week

We are seeking to appoint an Accounts Assistant Apprentice to join our finance team at Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust to assist with all aspects of finance. We are seeking someone who has a keen interest in business and finance, is highly motivated, conscientious, hard-working and works with a high degree of detail whilst maintaining the highest professional standards.

Benefits:

• Salary of approximately £18,000 Discretionary bonus scheme Pension scheme Free gym access Cycle-to-work scheme 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with all aspects of purchase and sales ledger. Support with month-end and year-end close processes. Preparing and posting journal entries. Assisting with maintaining the Fixed Asset register including posting depreciation and disposals. Assisting with the day-to-day banking tasks, including raising payments and preparing bank reconciliations. Analysis of financial data and assist with preparation of reports. Support with gathering information for the Internal and External Audits. Adhering to the Financial Procedures in line the Academies Trust handbook. Supporting the Finance Manager and senior colleagues as required.

Qualifications and skills:

• Minimum of 5 GCSE passes including Maths and English (grade 5 and above) 2 A-level passes, or equivalent (grade C/BTEC Merit and above) Highly motivated, hard-working and commitment to continuous process improvement. Excellent attention to detail and technical understanding. Strong numerical and written skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Highly motivated and committed to best practice and process improvement. Strong Excel, numerical and written skills. High level of integrity and confidentiality to protect sensitive information.

Please apply immediately, application forms and details about the post can be downloaded from www.ttsonline.net. Please send your application form to the Director of Finance, Thomas Telford Multi Academy Trust, Thomas Telford School, Old Park Telford TF3 4NW, or email [e-mail].

Closing date for applications: Apply immediately

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Check, two employment references and relevant right to work in the UK checks.