Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship (5929) in Sheffield

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Your Role

As part of the finance, risk and procurement team, the successful candidates will gain unique exposure to a high volume, fast paced, central support function. The apprenticeship will include rotation through various Finance teams to provide experience and training in different disciplines, all supporting the service to the business, including data entry, reporting, sales ledger processing, purchase ledger processing, financial controls, bank reconciliations and regulatory reporting.

This will include, but not limited to:

• Under the supervision of Team Leaders
• Working as part of the team in the identification of electronic receipts into the IM Group bank accounts and processing accurately and within client SLA’s and regulatory rules onto the accounting system
• Working as part of the team checking and processing outgoing bank transfers from all IM Group bank accounts and processing accurately and within client SLA’s and regulatory rules onto the accounting system
• Working as part of the team responsible for all group bank reconciliation and treasury functions
• Assisting Management Accounts with month end reporting as required.
• Working in the team responsible for the processing to the accounting system of all the Groups Sales ledger items (invoices to clients) working under pressure to meet tight month end deadlines
• Working in the team responsible for checking and processing to the accounting system all the groups Purchase ledger items (invoices to be paid) including checking bacs payment runs.

Who is it for?

This is a 24-month apprenticeship perfect for anyone keen to progress their career specifically within the finance and accounting arena.

What will I study?

Given the nature of the role, we will be working with Damar, the training provider who will provide full study support for this Level 3 Accounts Assistant apprenticeship. This is an apprenticeship opportunity and following completion, you will obtain the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting as well as the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship badge of honour.

What are the entry requirements?

You’ll need 5 GCSEs at grade A* to C or 9 to 4, including maths and English (or equivalent). You’ll also need at least 3 A Levels (or equivalent) at Grade C or above (excluding General Studies) in order to meet the minimum academic requirements needed to complete this apprenticeship. If you have a degree, you are unable to apply for this apprenticeship however you could apply for a Training Contract with us. Visit our Early Careers Recruitment website for more information.

What qualification will I gain?

This is an apprenticeship opportunity and following completion, you will obtain the AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting as well as the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship badge of honour.

What We Can Offer You

• We pay our apprentices a starting salary of £24,479 (regional) and £26,936 in London.
• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays – You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.
• We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported.

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Colleague led inclusion networks across the business

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Additional Information

As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders. The background checks made will establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and criminal record check and financial checks with a credit reference agency will also be undertaken. The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws. Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We’re proud of our values, and we’re looking for people who share them.