Assistant accountant Apprentice

We are offering an accounts apprentice role within our team. You will need to be prepared to train and learn in a busy, professional office environment.

Key responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and reports Conduct regular ledger reviews and reconciliations Assist in ensuring G&H finance policies and controls are fully implemented Assist in ensuring standard costs are properly maintained and analysed, and corrective actions are proposed for variances identified. Assist with audits to provide requested information and explanations Support the finance team with ad-hoc tasks Contribute to continuous improvement within the finance department

Training:

As well as on the job training you will attend Richard Huish College for one day per week and work towards the following:

Assistant Accountant Level 3 Standard Apprenticeship Diploma Functional Skills in maths and English (if applicable)

Training Outcome:

This apprenticeship will be offered on a fixed term basis for the duration of the course. Upon successful completion of the AAT Level 3, you will then progress to AAT Level 4 and will then have the opportunity to study for the ACCA qualification. As you progress through your career, you will take on more responsibility, eventually building up to looking after a portfolio of your own clients.

Employer Description:
G&H is a photonics technology business headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with operations in the USA and Europe. We work with manufacturing customers worldwide, providing optical systems, assemblies and components often deployed in harsh environments. Our engineering is driving innovation and change in many areas of application and markets.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm, Fridays 8.30am - 4pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Proficient in MS Excel,Strong numeracy skills,Strong analytical skills