Accounts Apprentice Level 2

Dealing with purchase ledger and sales ledger - entering invoices, matching, coding, etc. Assisting initially with the wages and payroll but quickly leading to covering all the wages and payroll function General office duties such as filing, scanning, dealing with the post and taking phone calls and general enquiries General ad hoc duties in the accounts department Creating spreadsheets, generating reports, reconciliations, and general accounting tasks Previous credit control experience would be preferred

Apprenticeship Requirements:

As part of your role, you will complete a structured Apprenticeship Programme designed to support your development. You will be expected to:

Attend all training sessions, inductions, and reviews, demonstrating punctuality and commitment Complete coursework and assignments within agreed deadlines Build and maintain a portfolio of evidence throughout the programme Actively engage with your tutor, assessor, and line manager to maximise learning and development

Training:

The Accounts/Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting the team of accountants with accounting duties. These can vary massively depending on the team structure and size of business.

An Accounts/Finance Assistant’s work could include basic bookkeeping activities, working with sales and purchase ledgers, running calculations to ensure that records and payments are correct, recording of cash and data entry.

Accounts/Finance Assistants can work in almost any sector. Potential employers include corporate businesses, sole traders, partnerships, Public Sector, not-for-profit organisations and educational institutions. Accounts/Finance Assistants may work inhouse for an organisation or they might work for accountancy firm, bookkeeping practice, Shared Service provider, self-employed or on behalf of several different clients.

Requirements:

All Accounts/Finance Assistants will demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.

Knowledge:                                        

Accounting systems & processes General business Understanding your organisation Basic accounting Ethical standards                          

Skills:

Attention to detail Communication Uses systems and processes Personal effectiveness      

Behaviour:

Personal development Teamwork Customer focus Professionalism

We will be delivering the industry recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technician) Certificate in Accounting Level 2 as part of this apprenticeship standard. 
 
This qualification comprises four mandatory units:

Introduction to Bookkeeping    Principles of Bookkeeping Controls Principles of Costing                         The Business Environment

The duration of the apprenticeship is 12-15 months; to allow confirmation of successful examination results/re-sits as well as completion of the required End Point Assessment.

The two End Point Assessment methods are:

Assessment method 1 - knowledge test - integrated Assessment method 2 - interview: Structured interview (supported by a portfolio of evidence summary) Both assessment methods will be conducted and graded by an independent End Point Assessment Organisation

Training Outcome:

There is a strong possibility that you will gain a permanent position following successful employment as well as achievement of the full apprenticeship qualification.

There may also be further apprenticeship/other training available following successful employment and achievement of the apprenticeship qualifications.

Employer Description:

Collett & Sons Ltd is a successful family-owned Company. It has developed into a multimodal operator set within 4 divisions to reflect the diverse nature of the business and the clients it serves.

 

The 4 integrated divisions allow a ‘One Stop Shop’ service:

Transport - Undertaking General transport, Freight Forwarding and Warehousing

Heavy Lift & Projects - Heavy transport, Lifting & Project management

Marine - Vessel Chartering operations, Port and Ships Agency service

Consulting - Undertaking Route surveying, site access studies & reporting

The Company specialise in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Heavy Engineering, Renewables and Civil & Infrastructure markets, transporting and moving difficult loads in the UK & Worldwide. Operating from the 5-acre Head Office site in Halifax, the company has an additional 10-acre site in Goole, and a 3-acre site in Grangemouth.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00. Overtime and weekend working is occasionally required by the demands of the business.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Excellent attendance,Excellent punctuality