Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Executive Mandate Specification

As the Apprentice Account Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the accounts team in many aspects of the finance function, whilst working towards your AAT Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship summary
Annual wage
£10,296.00

Working week
Monday - Friday - 08.30 - 16.30 (30 minutes unpaid lunch break)Total hours per week: 37.50

Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level)

What will the apprentice be doing?
This is a new opportunity and the tasks will be varied and challenging and will include;

Matching supplied invoices to delivery notes
Validating supplier invoices using our goods-received software
Entering supplier invoices onto our accounts package (Opera 3)
Manage supplier database
Telephone call handling
Acting as the first point of contact for visitors to the accounts office
Liaising with suppliers, customers and other members of staff
Any other duties as and when required

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Full AAT - Assistant Accountant Standard - Level 3
On the job training to support job role
Off the job training (plus College attendance) to support qualification requirements
Employer to offer dedicated training time to support Off the job training requirements
Functional Skills support - (maths/English) - if required

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
Opportunity to progress into full employment or progression role upon successful completion of Level 3 qualification

Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working, InitiativeQualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9/A* - 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade 9/A* - 4/C) Essential

Things to consider
Part of qualification will require regular college attendance - one full day per week during term time. College is based at Marsh Mills, Plymouth.

About the employer
Based in Plymouth, we design, manufacture and deliver the complete solution for automation and control in industrial engineering, the marine sector and smart homes, offering customizable and bespoke options. We employ more than 190 designers, engineers, project managers, sales engineers and professional specialists who are proud to be part of the Applied team.

Employer
APPLIED AUTOMATION (UK) LIMITED

Address
Concept House Eastern Wood Road, Langage Business Park, Plympton, PL7 5ET

Training
Training provider
FOCUS TRAINING (SW) LIMITED

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Salary: £10,296.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Plympton, PL7 5ET: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship