Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Accounts Assistant Apprentice @ Active Workplace Group

Location: Headley Road East Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4SW

WHO are Active Workplace Group?

Active Workplace Group has become one of the most trusted companies in the UK office interiors market. Services include the Design, Build, Furnishing, Movement & Storage of Workspaces, as well as the provision of customer specific Facilities Management Services.

With a wealth of experience and industry knowledge, Active Workplace Group provides its customers with a range of workplace services to cover all aspects associated with workplace change.

WHAT will I get from working with Active Workplace Group?

• EARN: £14,000 per year
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
• QUALIFICATION: AAT Level 2 takes approximately 14 months.
• BENEFITS: Team events, 25 days holiday (increases by 1 day for each full year of employment), birthday off, opportunities to develop and learn a wide range of skills!

WHAT will my DAY look like?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive business that has lots of experience with apprentices. Previous apprentices have achieved Distinction and have been promoted into senior roles, so you are in very safe hands! You will be joining a friendly team of 4 to support with the sales and purchase ledger of the business.  Your daily tasks will include:

• Processing purchase & sales invoices
• Liaising with Suppliers to gain invoices
• Supporting with statement reconciliation
• Liaising with internal team to ensure invoice requirements are met
• Supporting with queries from Clients on invoices
• General support to Purchase & Sales ledger assistants
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

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.

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.
• Initiative & problem solving.
• IT & number 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: http://www.activeworkplacegroup.co.uk

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