Apprenticeships

Junior Accounts Receivable Apprentice @ EA-RS Group

Location: Artisan, Hillbottom Road, Sands, High Wycombe, HP12 4HJ

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are EA-RS Group?

EA-RS Fire Engineering are a leading UK specialist in fire detection, fire alarms, fire suppression, water mist and sprinkler systems; to meet their customer requirements, they work to understand individual business needs and offers dedicated fire systems consultancy.

WHAT will I get from working with EA-RS Group?

• EARN: £18,000 per year, 37.5 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm.
• QUALIFICATION: AAT Level 2 takes approximately 14 months.
• BENEFITS: Pension, Summer & Christmas party, Social Value Awards, free parking, and free tea & coffee!

WHAT will my DAY look like?

The Accounts Receivable Junior is responsible for preparing and processing daily and monthly consolidated invoices in accordance with customer-specific billing requirements. The role ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and strong stakeholder relationships by resolving billing queries promptly and professionally.

You’ll join a friendly team that will support you in gaining your AAT Level 2 qualification. This is the perfect opportunity to join an established business and kick start your career in finance! Your daily tasks will include:

• Assisting with the preparation, review, and processing daily and monthly consolidated invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with each customer’s unique billing format and requirements.
• Assisting with verifying supporting documentation for all invoices to ensure proper authorization and coding.
• Assisting with maintaining detailed records of invoices issued and payments received.
• Assisting with recording and allocating incoming payments accurately to customer accounts.
• Assisting with investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies and customer queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Assisting with collaborating with internal teams (sales, operations, and customer service) to ensure accurate billing and resolving disputes.
• Assisting with Completing Track Log (queries).
• 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
• IT, admin & number skills.
• Attention to detail, initiative & problem solving.
• Communication & team working.
• Independent, proactive & eager to learn and develop.

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://ea-rsgroup.com/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/accountancy/

Early Years Educator Apprentice @ Washway Road Day Nursery

Location: 266 Washway Road, Sale, M33 4RZ

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Washway Road Day Nursery?

Washway Road Private Day Nursery is more than a learning space- it’s a nurturing community where every child is valued, supported, and encouraged to flourish.

Their philosophy is rooted in kindness, respect, and discovery. They believe early childhood is a precious time to inspire confidence and a lifelong love of learning.

WHAT will I get from working with Washway Road Day Nursery?

• EARN: £7.55 per hour, 37.5 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday shifts between 7.30am and 6pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Educator Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: Car parking, uniform, ongoing support & training, and team building activities.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be joining an extremely supportive and encouraging team of highly qualified practitioners. They strive to support all staff development to enable them to progress and reach their full potential. You will deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years and ensure that the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff and others. Your daily tasks will include:

• Supporting the day-to-day care and learning of children in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Assisting with planning and delivering fun, age-appropriate activities.
• Helping to create a safe, clean, and engaging learning environment.
• Observing children’s development and contributing to learning records.
• Supporting children with personal care routines (including feeding and toileting where required).
• Building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Following safeguarding, health & safety, and nursery policies at all times.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Early Years Educator Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including risk management, key person & attachment, learning & development, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is 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, team working & customer care
• Logical, creative & organised
• Initiative, problem solving, non-judgemental & patient

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://www.washwayroadprivatedaynursery.com/

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

Apprentice Nursery Assistant @ St Joseph’s School & Nursery

Location: 33 Derby Road, Nottingham, NG1 5AW

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are St Joseph’s School & Nursery?

St Joseph’s offers a Nursery education full of wonder and excitement and with so much to see and do, the children soon develop a love of learning about the world around them. In addition to all the activities and toys available in the rooms, the children visit the school library, take part in PE, have French lessons, cook, go on walks to see some of the City’s local attractions, they even manage to squeeze in some IT! Dance lessons are also available as part of the curriculum through ‘Rattle and Roll’, a local provider and the children are regularly integrated into school life through our weekly achievement assemblies.

The Nursery is attached to the main school and welcomes all children from 1 to 5 years old. It is open 51 weeks of the year from 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday) and separated into 3 distinctive rooms - Rainbow Room, Sunflower Room and Pre-Prep.

WHAT will I get from working with St Joseph’s School & Nursery?

• EARN: £7.55 per hour, 40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 8am-4.45pm or 9.15-6pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Practitioner Level 2 takes approximately 16 months.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

St Joseph’s are a hidden gem in the busy city centre and want you to join their team to give young children the best start in their early lives. They pride themselves on the diversity of their children, providing a safe, calm and supportive environment. You will gain valuable experience in this position which could set you up for a career in childcare! Your daily tasks will include:

• Contributing to a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of the children.
• Recording children’s learning and development journeys and to then communicate these with parents, carers, and other key adults.
• Being actively engaged in great team working.
• Liaising with and supporting parents, carers, and other family members.
• Participating in the high-quality care and supervision of all children.
• Attending activities that are out of working hours (e.g. staff meetings, training, and events etc.)
• Being flexible and to prepared to help where needed (including domestic jobs e.g. preparing meals and cleaning toys etc.)
• Following the ethos of the nursery, creating a warm and friendly environment.
• Working alongside the nursery manager & and staff team.
• Ensuring that EYFS is promoted efficiently and that its policies are followed correctly.
• Ensuring great customer service.
• Helping with the smooth running of the nursery.
• Reading, understanding, and adhering to all policies and procedures relevant to your role as deemed appropriate by the nursery manager.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship Work?

Working towards your Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including child development from birth to 7 years, safeguarding, promoting wellbeing, supporting activities, purposeful play & educational programmes, and more!  You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is 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 & team working.
• Attention to detail, organisation, initiative & problem solving.
• Creativity, non-judgmental, patience & numeracy.

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://www.st-josephs.nottingham.sch.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/childcare/