Apprentice Accountant - Blackpool

Do you have a passion for finance and a drive to kickstart your career in the finance world? The Caroola Group is excited to be expanding the teams within The Caroola Apprenticeship Academy and is seeking enthusiastic and talented individuals to join our team as a credit control apprentice.

As a Credit Control Apprentice, you will embark on an exciting and rewarding journey that combines practical on-the-job training with academic learning.

This position offers a structured pathway to success. In your first year, you will undergo comprehensive training whilst working towards achieving the AAT Level 2 Apprenticeship qualification through our apprenticeship provider Paragon.

Paragon Skills is an award-winning national apprenticeship provider and are rated the number one provider at the “Rate my Apprenticeship” top 50 providers. This is voted solely by apprentices.

Guided by experienced professionals, you will gain invaluable practical experience and theoretical knowledge. Upon successful completion of exams and courses, you will confidently transition into an accounting position. This transformative journey will equip you with the skills and expertise to thrive in the accounting world, setting the foundations for a prosperous and fulfilling career.

As a credit control apprentice, you will be responsible for providing administration support within the Billing and Credit Control teams

Responsibilities:

Daily allocation of customer payments which are made direct into our bank account to invoices within our CRM. Ensuring these are done in an accurate and timely manner Support the team with the management of the billing mailbox and deal with queries within the agreed SLA of 24hrs Support the team in ensuring client records are correct and all billing is accurate Raise credit notes as requested from around the business, ensuring the correct reasons and nominals are reflected. Work closely with the credit control team to chase clients for overdue invoices Support the business with getting customers to move to our preferred collection method of Direct Debit To work on Ad hoc tasks as and when the business requires

Skills and Experience Required:

Ability to communicate clearly Ability to work as part of a team Ability to be innovative and use own initiative Have a good level of computer and keyboard skills. Experience of using all Microsoft applications, particularly Excel

What we offer you:

Opportunities for career progression within Caroola Group Consistent financial reward upon successful completion of apprenticeship courses and exams Comprehensive training and mentorship from industry experts Access to the Caroola Hub of Benefits including Discounts at Restaurants, Hospitality, Travel, Gym Memberships etc., Holiday Entitlement: 25 days plus Bank Holidays Study support - Progress your career in your chosen field without worrying about finding the time, the right guidance or the money to do it Wellbeing: Caroola supports the mental health of its people. Take advantage of our mindfulness resources including our dedicated team of qualified Mental Health First Aiders My Savings Pal – Earn cashback. Make your salary go further with big discounts on all of your shopping

Start-dates for apprenticeships are flexible to accommodate successful candidates’ preferences.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to launch your career with The Caroola Academy. Apply now and take the first step towards a bright future.

Start Dates for the apprenticeships will be February 2025.

Training:

Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.

It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.

This involves regular catchups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.

This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12-month apprenticeship you will have gained; Accounts Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Training Outcome:

Possibility of a full-time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Caroola is the perfect partner for those who are hustling to build their own empire. We offer accountancy, payroll, and tax services for the nation's contractors, freelancers, sole traders and small businesses.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, working hours TBC

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,IT skills