Apprenticeships For Learners

Apprentice Accounts Assistant @ Austin Lenika Engineering Solutions

Location: Unit 5c, Hillthorpe Farm, Knoll Lane, Preston, PR4 4TB

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Austin Lenika?

Austin-Lenika provides Innovative Engineering Solutions for all industry sectors, including water, fuel and rail. This includes the full package from conceptional design through to client hand over and plant in use, covering all areas of design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, documentation and project management.

WHAT will I get from working with Austin Lenika?

• EARN: £8 per hour, 39 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm, Friday 8am to 3pm
• QUALIFICATION: AAT Level 2 takes approximately 14 months.
• BENEFITS: Employee Assistance Programme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays & Employee Health Cash plan

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be joining the dedicated Finance Team at Austin Lenika where you will support with office duties and develop important knowledge and skills for your apprenticeship. 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 (e.g. Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) and spreadsheets to enter and manage data.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Supporting VAT return preparation.
• 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 advices to suppliers.
• Assisting with month end tasks, running Aged Creditor Reports, reconciliation of supplier statements and liaising with Management Accounts team.
• Assisting in submission & Payments of CIS and PAYE.
• Creating and sending out CIS statements to subcontractors.
• Keeping on top of purchasing office stock and supplies.
• 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, team working & customer care.
• IT & number skills.
• Organisation, attention to detail & initiative.
• Problem solving skills.

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.austin-lenika.co.uk/

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

Apprentice Early Years Practitioner @ Rainbow Day Nursery

Location: Summerhill Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LP

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Rainbow Day Nursery?

Rainbow Day Nursery in Dartford is a privately owned, home from home, Ofsted registered full day care nursery for children from 6 months of age, providing high-quality care and early education since 1985.

There are 5 spacious playrooms, providing a home from home approach, building on children’s individuality, learning and supports all areas of development.

Their practitioners strive to create a calm and welcoming environment where children can feel safe, secure, loved and have a sense of belonging.

WHAT will I get from working with Rainbow Day Nursery?

• EARN: £8 per hour, 37.5 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday shifts between 7am and 6pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Early Years Practitioner Level 2 takes approximately 16 months.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

This is an exciting opportunity to kick start your career in Early Years! Rainbow Day Nursery have a friendly and supportive team who will help you throughout your apprenticeship journey. Your daily tasks will include:

• Working as part of a team under the direction of the Nursery Management/Leadership team and qualified practitioners.
• Building confidence in liaising closely with parent/carers to develop strong parent partnerships to support children’s holistic well-being.
• Helping to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, develop and learn.
• Always maintaining Confidentiality and respecting information relating to all children, parents, visitors and staff members associated with Rainbow Day nursery.
• Always ensuring effective supervision of the children and environment including understanding and being aware of staff: child ratios, as well as staff deployment.
• Reading, understanding and adhering to all policies and procedures to ensure the safe running of the setting. This includes knowing where policies are kept.
• Developing knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Characteristics of Effective Learning (CoEL).
• When the time comes, building confidence in developing role as a Key Person ensuring children’s learning and development needs are met in accordance with the EYFS and CoEL.
• 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.
• Caring & compassionate.
• Initiative & problem solving.

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://rainbownurserydartford.co.uk/

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

Event Coordinator Admin Apprentice @ Cenu Cacao

Location: Crown Way, Lillington, Leamington-Spa, CV32 7SF

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start.

WHO are Cenu Cacao?

 Cenu Cacao is the first “bean to bar” chocolate shop in the whole of the West Midlands, creating handmade chocolate right in front of you from its shop in Leamington Spa.

The brainchild of Rosemary Ndukuba, who herself grew up on a cacao farm in Nigeria; a love of chocolate created a successful business, and after 9 years has opened its 2nd premises.

The business now offers chocolate making workshops and other events, the co-ordination, planning and marketing of which takes time. That’s where you come in……

WHAT will I get from working with Cenu Cacao?

• EARN: £8.50 per hour, 30 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday flexible between 8am and 5pm (to potentially include evenings, weekends, and holidays)
• QUALIFICATION: Business Admin Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.
• BENEFITS: Employee discount, flexitime & onsite parking.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

Cenu Cacao are looking to expand their team (currently 9) and give someone the opportunity to co-ordinate, and grow, their events. You’ll have the support and mentorship of the company founder and a Marketing expert.

And whilst we don’t expect you to have previous experience, you should have the necessary skills and abilities to design, plan, and execute a variety of successful events. The businesses success is underpinned by its’ values, which we hope you share; Quality, Excellent Customer Service, Attention to detail, and Pride in work. Your daily tasks will include:

• Engaging with prospective clients to gain a full understanding of their needs, define the scope of each event, and effectively manage expectations throughout the planning process.
• Ensuring that each event aligns with client objectives, reflects brand goals, and adheres to established budget requirements.
• Overseeing all operational aspects of events, from initial concept through to completion.
• Developing engaging event themes and concepts, preparing detailed event plans.
• Publicising events and managing creation and distribution of promotional materials.
• Establishing clear timelines and timetables for each event, delegating tasks efficiently.
• Managing event set-up, swiftly addressing any issues that arise, coordinating with staff as needed, and ensuring the smooth flow of all event activities.
• Producing comprehensive reports to evaluate event outcomes and identify areas for future improvement.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Business Admin 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 the organisation, stakeholders, relevant regulation, business fundamentals, processes & external factors. 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.
• Time management, attention to detail & multitasking.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Teamworking & ability to foster strong working relationships.
• Decision making and problem solving.
• Creativity, proficient in use of social media & IT literate; you will need to identify and utilise relevant event management software.
• Adaptable, flexible & ability to work independently.

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://cenucacao.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeships/business-administration