Accounts Support Apprentice. Job in Glasgow Education & Training Jobs

Employer description:

525 Accountancy Services Ltd are a leading firm of accountants based in the city centre of Glasgow, with a wide reach of clients firmly based upon referrals and reputation. Our approach is proactive and very much hands on and we firmly believe that this is critical in providing a first class service to our clients.

We are looking for a proactive Accounts Support Apprentice to join our team. The role will involve working closely with the wider accounts team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with full training provided whilst gaining a QA SCQF Level 6 Apprenticeship in Digital Applications Support.

Responsibilities:

• Become systems expert in Xero to assist the Finance Manager
• Act as the first point of contact for manual and computerised bookkeeping activities
• Prepare files for accountants using QuickBooks and Sage as our main systems
• Work with Excel spreadsheets
• Provide administrative support within the office as required
• Ensure client files are kept up to date using Microsoft Office suite and company systems
• Handle client information daily via the company CRM QuickBooks
• Collaborate with the Finance Manager and accounts team to maintain accurate financial records

Required skills:

• Fluency in Microsoft Office
• Detail-oriented with a strong willingness to learn
• Prior experience with Excel is a plus, but not essential as training will be provided

Salary: £16,500 per annum

Working hours: 9am – 5pm

Benefits:

• Bonus opportunities when monthly targets are met
• Work from home on Fridays and one additional day once fully trained
• Company-paid Christmas party and paid holidays

Future prospects:

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

Important information:

This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.

Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.

On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 6 or Level 8.

If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time APPLY NOW!

Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.