Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Accounts Assistant Apprentice @ Environmental Waste Management LTD

Location: Unit 13 Hayleys Manor, Thornwood, Epping, CM16 6PQ

WHO are Environmental Waste Management (EWM)?

EWM is a fast-growing business specialising in liquid waste disposal and the removal of hazardous waste. Based in Epping, our team of highly skilled professionals handle flood-related waste, contaminated materials, sewage, industrial waste and are specialists with hazardous waste removal, they are actively seeking an accounts assistant apprentice to join the team.

WHAT will I get from working EWM?

• EARN: £18,000 per year
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
• QUALIFICATION: AAT Level 2 takes approximately 16 months.
• BENEFITS: Competitive salary, pension, training, and opportunities to grow.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

This is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in accounts to gain training, mentorship, and progression within a dynamic business. An ideal candidate will be eager to learn with strong communication skills. Your daily tasks will include:

• Answering calls & emails for account/invoice queries & payment dates.
• Processing of purchase invoices (approx. 200 per month)
• Processing credit card transactions & reconciliation.
• Processing expenses in line with the expenses policy.
• Setting up new supplier accounts.
• Supplier statement reconciliations & query resolution.
• Any other administrative tasks as requested by your supervisor.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.
• Credit Control experience
• Some involvement in the Sales invoice process

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Level 2 AAT Qualification you’ll attend monthly online 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!)  with your Tutor to learn Modules including general business, understanding your organisation, accounting systems & processes, basic accounting & ethical standards. 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.

The Level 2 AAT includes a Mandatory Qualification ‘Certificate in Accounting’ made up of 4 modules/exams including Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls, Principles of Costing & The Business Environment.

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
• The ideal candidate will be resourceful, a good problem solver, with the ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills with a professional office and telephone manner
• Ability to be flexible, where required
• Helpful team member, happy to provide support to colleagues in other areas where required
• High level of IT user competence

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: www.environmentalwastemanagement.com        

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