Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

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.

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.

Circa £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 School to assist with all aspects of Finance at Thomas Telford and across the Multi Academy Trust. 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 circa £18,000 Discretionary bonus scheme Company pension scheme Free gym access Cycle-to-work scheme 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays