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.

Training:

Apprentices will attend classroom-based training sessions at Severn Financial Training.

An assessor will meet with the apprentice every 6–8 weeks.

Training Outcome:

Level 3 Apprenticeship scheme with view to progress to level 4.

Employer Description:
Thomas Telford School is a City Technology College, sponsored by The Mercers’ Company and Tarmac Holdings Limited. It was established in 1991 to pioneer new methods of education, to raise standards for its students and to share successful practice with other schools. It is now widely regarded as one of the most successful state secondary schools in England and has established four Academies in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell and Madeley. The School offers a broad curriculum with an emphasis on Science, Mathematics, Technology and Business Education. As well as high academic standards, the School has built a tradition of first class sporting achievements and high quality performing arts.

Working Hours :
37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Monday – Friday. Times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Highly Motivated,High level of integrity,High level of confidentiality