Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship @ Nationwide Assistance Group

Location: Unit 14, Mapledean Works, Latchingdon, Essex, CM3 6LG

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Nationwide Assistance Group?

Nationwide Assistance Group gets people and their vehicles moving again when something goes wrong on the road. They provide vehicle recovery, transport and roadside assistance across the UK, and insurers and motorists rely on them to turn up, take charge and do the job properly.

That reputation has been earned by their people. Their customer satisfaction scores, from insurers and members of the public alike, reflect a team that takes ownership and doesn’t give up on a difficult job.

We’re growing quickly, and that’s good news for anyone starting their career with us. New companies, new sites and new systems all need people who understand the numbers behind them. We’d rather develop that talent ourselves, which is exactly what this apprenticeship is for.

WHAT will I get from working with Nationwide Assistance Group?

• EARN: £18,000 per year, 37.5 hours per week.
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
• QUALIFICATION: AAT Level 2 takes approximately 14 months.
• BENEFITS: Statutory pension, 20 days holiday + bank holidays & progression opportunities.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

As they continue to grow, new companies, sites and systems all need people who understand the numbers behind them. They’d rather develop that talent themselves, which is exactly what this apprenticeship is for. You’ll be joining the Finance Team, working alongside experienced colleagues and building real skills while you study towards your qualification. Your daily tasks will include:

• Assisting with day-to-day bookkeeping.
• Assisting with accounts payable and receivable tasks.
• Supporting routine reconciliations and helping to identify data inconsistencies.
• Recording financial transactions using accounting software in SAP and spreadsheets to enter and manage data.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Communicating with colleagues and stakeholders to support timely financial operations.
• Contributing to the planning and reviewing of finance tasks as directed.
• Assisting with the processing of invoices and credit notes, obtaining approvals, goods received data and matching against purchase orders.
• Assisting with processing supplier payment runs and obtaining relevant approvals.
• Assisting with matching outgoing payment run batches accurately to supplier accounts and sending out remittance advice to suppliers.
• Assisting with month end tasks, running Aged Creditor Reports, reconciliation of supplier statements and liaising with Management Accounts team
• General office duties.
• 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
• Communication, customer care & team working.
• IT, admin & number skills.
• Attention to detail, organisation & analytical.

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://nwva.co.uk/

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