Accounts & Administration Apprenticeship

**Preston Baker** are looking to recruit an **Accounts & Administration Apprentice**

Preston Baker deals with the selling of residential properties, land & new homes, along with having an internal Planning & Architecture team.

**What you will do in your working day**

Assist with bookkeeping duties for several companies:

- Handling daily bank reconciliations
- Processing of sales invoices
- Checking & processing of purchase invoices
- Checking of supplier statements against purchase ledger records, requesting copy invoices from suppliers
- Financial reporting for internal departments

Provide Administration support to the Maintenance department:

- Appointment Booking & diary management for team members
- Processing quotes and orders through the software system
- Sourcing products to ensure a competitive price and short lead time
- Liaising with suppliers, managing lead times & order updates

**The training you will be getting**

The successful applicant will study Level 2 Accounts Finance Assistant. The course is delivered by Wakefield college on a day release. The apprenticeship duration is 15-months (12-months practical and 3-months for the end point assessment)

**What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship**

Opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship.

**Desired skills and personal qualities**Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Initiative

**Qualifications**GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential

**Training provider**

HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION GROUP

**Adjustments for experience**

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience

**Apprenticeship standard**

Accounts or finance assistant
Level 2 (GCSE)

If you meet the qualifications above and are interested in starting your career in accounting, we encourage you to apply.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: £10,982.40 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person