Account Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship - Cotswold Collections

As an Account Apprentice, you will have a solid grasp of and ability to handle numbers and numeracy skills. You will need to complete tasks involving numerical data accurately and efficiently. You will be part of an efficient and effective accounts and finance team.

Day-to-day duties will include:

Entry of financial records and supporting role within the financial department. Entering financial data into databases. Processing of income and payments. Processing business invoices. Updating financial records. Assisting preparation of balance sheet and income statements. Reconciling bank statements. The creation of analysis reports. Performing general administrative duties, for example, filing and organising documents.

Essential & Desired skills:

A candidate's ambition, willingness and interest in working with numbers need to be demonstrated. Attention to detail, not just in terms of accuracy, but also in terms of spotting discrepancies and preventing any potential financial inconsistencies. Familiarity with Excel. Confident Communication – for consulting with customers, suppliers, and staff in other departments. A flexible working attitude, being prepared to undertake non-financial administrative duties and assist other departments if the need arises. Basic numeracy, literacy and IT skills. Willingness to learn. Flexible work ethic, prepared to help staff from all departments.

Training:

Apprenticeship Details – 17 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 2 Accounts Assistant Qualification (All learning is delivered online/ remote). 

Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider).

Training Outcome:

Completion of the level 2 apprenticeship and potentially a full-time role.

Employer Description:

We offer unique classic women's clothing and accessories and giftware via our Mail Order Catalogue and Website. Established for over 30 years, based in Cheltenham.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 9AM – 5:30PM (40 hours per week).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative