Finance Apprentice (36460)

SUDLOWS GROUP LIMITED; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AAT qualification support

Full training provided

Job summary

Sudlows Group Limited in the United Kingdom is offering an Assistant Accountant apprenticeship (Level 3) with The Growth Company. You will support the Finance department and learn through hands-on experience in daily accounting tasks.

The role includes bank reconciliations, posting, and ledger management, with training toward the AAT qualification. The program provides full training and progression within the company.

Qualifications

• GCSE English (A*-C/9-4) and GCSE Maths (A*-C/9-4) are essential.
• AAT Level 2 in Accounting is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and IT skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the Management Accountants
• Daily bank reconciliations including posting and allocation of petty cash
• Transaction processing using Sage Line 200 and Contract Costing
• Coordinate and help to manage the accounting process and its integration with other company processes and procedures
• Manage sales and purchase ledgers
• Create and maintain spreadsheets
• Assist with invoice and subcontractor queries
• Create new documents and innovate ways of working
• Provide administrative assistance
• Deal with telephone calls including customer and supplier queries

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Number skills

Logical

Team working

Microsoft Office

Practical

Time management skills

Independent work

Attendance record

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

AAT Level 2 - Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

To provide administrative support to the Finance department where required, supporting the current team. This is a critical role in all aspects of accuracy, attention to detail, confidentiality and record management.

About the Employer

Sudlows is a unified infrastructure specialist. Our technical solutions for Mechanical and Electrical, Building Services and Communication Systems are both innovative and sustainable.

What You'll Do

A normal day would include:

• Provide assistance to the Management Accountants
• Daily Bank reconciliations including posting and allocation of petty cash
• Transaction processing using Sage Line 200 and Contract Costing, our in-house project management system
• Co-ordinate and help to manage the Accounting process and its integration with other company processes and procedures
• Manage sales and purchase ledger
• Create and maintain spreadsheets
• Assist with invoice and subcontractor queries
• Create new documents and innovate ways of working
• Provide administrative assistance
• Deal with telephone calls including customer and supplier queries

What you could go on to do

Assistant Management Accountant

How you will be supported

Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role. This includes support with helping to achieve the AAT qualification.

What will happen next

New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:

• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there

If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

Training Outcome

Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Practical
• Time management skills
• Can work independently
• Good attendance record

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - A*-C/9-4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - A*-C/9-4
• Essential - AAT Level 2 - Accounting - Pass

Course Information

Course: Assistant accountant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 8.30am-5pm Monday - Friday

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED