Accounts Assistant Apprentice

West Suffolk College has an opening for an Apprentice in Finance, this is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in starting a career in finance. Initially supporting the Finance Assistant for the Bursary, this role will vary during the fixed term contract allowing the opportunity to gain a wide understanding of Finance roles including Cash Book and Sales Ledger.

Role Responsibilities

Initially your role will support the Bursary and responsibilities will include:

• Help in the administration of the Discretionary Learner Support Fund, including opening accounts, inputting invoices and answering customer queries
• Process cheque requisitions, refunds and internet payments arranging for appropriate authorisation
• Collect & distribute the departmental post
• Balance departmental control accounts
• Raising and distributing Sales ledger invoices and credit notes on a daily basis.

You will also get the opportunity to experience the following roles

Cash book

• Daily inputting, checking and reconciling of the bank statements
• Reconciling the credit card bank account
• Maintenance of the nominal ledger accounts
• Accruals for month end accounts

Sales ledger

• Credit control
• Input and monitor sales ledger invoices, credit notes and receipts
• Monitoring DD's
• Supporting the Management Accountant

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

Essential:

• Good administrative and record keeping skills
• Competence in communication and mathematical skills

Desirable:

• Good IT skills
• Working knowledge of Sage, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word

Personal qualities

Essential:

• A positive attitude towards 'the customer'
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to adapt to a changing role in a fast-paced working environment

Desired qualifications

GCSE Grade A*-C/9-4, or equilvalent, in maths and English.

Future prospects

On successful completion of the Level 2 Apprenticeship there will be an opportunity to progress to AAT Level 3 and 4.

Things to consider

We are committed to providing an apprenticeship opportunity that will allow you to experience a wide range of skills and situations to give you the best possible start to your career. You will receive:

• 20% off the job training to support your apprenticeship qualification
• Day release to the AAT level 2, 3 and 4 courses, this qualification is in addition to the apprenticeship and will be funded by the College with the exception of AAT personal membership
• Additional study leave days to help you prepare for examinations
• Sector relevant staff training
• The opportunity to gain a Level 2 Customer Service Award
• Salary: £11,853 to £14,342 depending on experience

To make the most of this opportunity you will be expected to complete your apprenticeship qualification during your day release hours. AAT revision is expected to be completed in your own time. This is a globally recognised qualification and is the first step on the path to becoming a qualified accountant.

Conditions of service:

Hours of work:37 hours per week

New appointments to the College are subject to a twelve month probationary period

Annual leave: 24 days plus statutory days. Flexi time scheme in place

An expectation of personal commitment to achieve an acceptable level of exam and apprenticeship passes

Contributory pension scheme with Suffolk County Council subject to entry conditions

This job description is current at the date shown. It may be changed from time to time in negotiation with the post holder