Level 3 Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

BTA; Islington; On-site; Full time

Job summary

BTA is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant Apprentice to join their finance team. This role offers hands-on experience in managing finances for a tunnelling project, with training towards a Level 3 Assistant Accountant qualification. The successful candidate will benefit from on-the-job learning and potential full-time employment after the apprenticeship.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Support for formal training

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths desirable.
• Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support finance team by handling payments and managing project documentation.
• Assist with subcontractor payments and maintain billing trackers.
• Upload documents to Asite and monitor purchase order values.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5 - 9)

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5 - 9)

Job description

Level 3 Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship - Bemo Tunnelling UK Ltd

BEMO has over thirty years of experience in the UK market, with expertise in SCL tunnelling, secondary lining works and TBM tunnelling. We are a company specialised in the construction and refurbishment of civil engineering structures of all kinds, with a particular focus on tunnelling. We also have an in-house design and engineering support department for many types of temporary and permanent works design. Our highly qualified, committed team supported by outstanding past performance, positions us as an internationally recognised leader in the field of tunnel construction.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team as an Accounts Assistant Apprentice.

Apprenticeship Summary:
• Salary: £8.50 an hour
• Working Week: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm including a 1 hour break
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Online apprenticeship training supported by our skilled tutors
• Level 3 Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Location: Chillingworth Road, London, N7 8QJ

The Role:

The role will be based at our project offices near The Monument in central London. You'll support a small finance team of three, gaining hands-on experience in managing the finances and accounts for a large-scale tunnelling project.

Key Responsibilities Summary:
• Provide support to the Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager by handling payments, tracking costs, and managing project documentation
• Assist with subcontractor payments (labour, agency, plant, and operators)
• Validate and process material and waste disposal records for payments
• Keep project cost sheets and subcontractor trackers up to date
• Maintain a billing tracker for directly employed workers
• Raise credit notes for subcontractors when needed
• Support QS team with administrative tasks
• Upload documents to Asite (project data platform)
• Monitor purchase order (PO) values and coordinate with the finance team

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will have the following:
• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5 - 9) - Desirable
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5 - 9) - Desirable
• Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and Outlook).
• A reliable, hardworking, and motivated individual with a strong interest in future opportunities that involve working away from home.
• Adaptable to new environments and eager to take on new challenges.
• A travel allowance will be paid to cover your travel costs to the office

Training and Development:

As an apprentice, you will receive support through both on-the-job learning and formal training as part of your apprenticeship programme. This will typically include:
• Study towards a relevant qualification, Level 3 Assistant Accountant Diploma.
• On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced professionals.
• Regular review meetings to track progress and development.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end? The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship standard qualification

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship? Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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