Accounts / Finance Assistant Apprentice

Accounts / Finance Assistant Apprentice @ Mistek Limited

Location: Upnor Road, Ordnance Yard, Lower Upnor, Rochester, Kent, ME2 4UY

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Mistek Limited?

Mistek started in 2016 and are based in Upnor in Kent. They are dedicated to providing affordable, professional and high-quality fire safety solutions with a special interest in technological and innovative products. They have grown into a large team with a passion for efficiency and providing customers with affordable but effective solutions for fire safety.

WHAT will I get from working with Mistek Limited?

• EARN: £7.55 per hour, 32.5 hours per week.
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
• QUALIFICATION: AAT Level 2 takes approximately 14 months.
• BENEFITS: Progression opportunities, team events, free coffee, relaxed working environment & free uniform (hoodies/jackets).

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be working for a fun, switched on team, in a fast-moving sector, with lots of opportunities for progression. You will be joining a team of 15, including 3 apprentices – 1 has already completed their BA L3 and been promoted to a Project Manager! Your daily tasks will include:

• Recording and processing financial transactions accurately using company financial systems.
• Assisting with accounts payable and receivable tasks.
• Supporting routine reconciliations and helping to identify data inconsistencies.
• Using accounting software and spreadsheets to enter and manage data.
• Communicating with colleagues and stakeholders to support timely financial operations.
• Contributing to the planning and reviewing of finance tasks as directed.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

You’ll work towards the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting through monthly 1-to-1 online sessions (via MS Teams – so NO classroom OR college).

Your AAT Tutor will support you with the study and completion of the Mandatory Qualification ‘Certificate in Accounting.’ This contains 4 modules that will each take approximately 2 months each to complete. You will sit a mandatory online exam after completing each module that you must pass in order to gain your AAT Level 2 Qualification. Modules include Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping controls, Principles of Costing and The Business Environment.

Your Skills Coach will help to develop your working skills such as communication and problem solving along with active learning and study of topics including Ethical Standards, Accounting Systems & Processes and work with your AAT Tutor to support your work towards the ‘Certificate in Accounting.’

You will be given a minimum of 6 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, projects and revision) all completed in the workplace, during working hours.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Teamwork and willingness to learn.
• Professional approach and ethical conduct.
• Flexible and responsive to changing work requirements.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://mistek.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/accountancy