Accounts Apprentice (Mach Recruitment Limited)

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Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm. 40 hours a week1 year 6 monthsCommunication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Microsoft Office & Excel, Willingness to learn, Written communication skills, Able to meet deadlines, Professional approach, A professional and confident approach when dealing with suppliers and customers., Ability to work with confidential financial information appropriately., A strong eye for detail and accuracy, particularly when processing invoices, allocating payments and completing reconciliations., Able to investigate issues, identify discrepancies and seek appropriate solutions, while knowing when to escalate matters., Takes ownership of queries and follows them through to resolution rather than allowing issues to remain outstanding., Demonstrates enthusiasm for developing accounting knowledge through both practical experience and formal AAT study, with the ambition to progress towards ACCA., Works effectively as part of the Finance team, supporting colleagues and providing cover during periods of annual leave or absence., Able to manage routine tasks, prioritise workload and ensure financial postings and queries remain up to date., Communicates professionally and confidently with colleagues, suppliers, customers and other departments., Takes initiative, asks questions, identifies areas requiring attention and is willing to take on new responsibilities as their experience develops., Understands the importance of confidentiality, accuracy and integrity when working with financial and customer information., The successful candidate will be undertaking or willing to undertake an AAT qualification., The role is intended to provide a pathway towards further professional accountancy study, with the opportunity to progress towards ACCA following completion of the relevant AAT studies., GCSEs (or equivalent) in maths and English are required., A Levels/BTEC, A genuine interest in accountancy and a desire to develop a long-term career in finance.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Microsoft Office & Excel
• Willingness to learn
• Written communication skills
• Able to meet deadlines
• Professional approach

Other requirements

Personal Attributes:

• A professional and confident approach when dealing with suppliers and customers.
• Ability to work with confidential financial information appropriately.
• A strong eye for detail and accuracy, particularly when processing invoices, allocating payments and completing reconciliations.
• Able to investigate issues, identify discrepancies and seek appropriate solutions, while knowing when to escalate matters.
• Takes ownership of queries and follows them through to resolution rather than allowing issues to remain outstanding.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for developing accounting knowledge through both practical experience and formal AAT study, with the ambition to progress towards ACCA.
• Works effectively as part of the Finance team, supporting colleagues and providing cover during periods of annual leave or absence.
• Able to manage routine tasks, prioritise workload and ensure financial postings and queries remain up to date.
• Communicates professionally and confidently with colleagues, suppliers, customers and other departments.
• Takes initiative, asks questions, identifies areas requiring attention and is willing to take on new responsibilities as their experience develops.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, accuracy and integrity when working with financial and customer information.

Qualifications & Training

• The successful candidate will be undertaking or willing to undertake an AAT qualification.
• The role is intended to provide a pathway towards further professional accountancy study, with the opportunity to progress towards ACCA following completion of the relevant AAT studies.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in maths and English are required.
• A Levels/BTEC
• A genuine interest in accountancy and a desire to develop a long-term career in finance.

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Microsoft Office & Excel, Willingness to learn, Written communication skills, Able to meet deadlines, Professional approach, A professional and confident approach when dealing with suppliers and customers., Ability to work with confidential financial information appropriately., A strong eye for detail and accuracy, particularly when processing invoices, allocating payments and completing reconciliations., Able to investigate issues, identify discrepancies and seek appropriate solutions, while knowing when to escalate matters., Takes ownership of queries and follows them through to resolution rather than allowing issues to remain outstanding., Demonstrates enthusiasm for developing accounting knowledge through both practical experience and formal AAT study, with the ambition to progress towards ACCA., Works effectively as part of the Finance team, supporting colleagues and providing cover during periods of annual leave or absence., Able to manage routine tasks, prioritise workload and ensure financial postings and queries remain up to date., Communicates professionally and confidently with colleagues, suppliers, customers and other departments., Takes initiative, asks questions, identifies areas requiring attention and is willing to take on new responsibilities as their experience develops., Understands the importance of confidentiality, accuracy and integrity when working with financial and customer information., The successful candidate will be undertaking or willing to undertake an AAT qualification., The role is intended to provide a pathway towards further professional accountancy study, with the opportunity to progress towards ACCA following completion of the relevant AAT studies., GCSEs (or equivalent) in maths and English are required., A Levels/BTEC, A genuine interest in accountancy and a desire to develop a long-term career in finance.

After this apprenticeship

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This role is designed for an individual looking to build a long-term career in accountancy. The successful apprentice will receive practical experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, cash allocation, reconciliations, month-end processes and audit support while studying towards AAT. As the individual's knowledge and experience develop, there will be opportunities to take on additional accounting responsibilities and progress towards ACCA/CIMA qualification and a future role within the wider finance team.