At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with financial transactions and support the team in various accounting duties.
- Company: Your Care First Limited, providing personal care to vulnerable adults.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, training, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in finance while making a difference in people's lives.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above; computer literacy required.
The predicted salary is between 19350 - 23650 £ per year.
Your Care First Limited have an exciting opportunity for a Level 2 Accounts Apprentice to join their team. The individual will gain valuable knowledge and experience, working within a supportive team. The successful candidate will carry out many duties.
About the Employer
Your First Care Limited provide personal care to vulnerable adults in 4 Residential Care Homes within North East.
What You'll Do
- Assist in day to day financial transactions from source documents to different ledgers in compliance with accounting reporting.
- Generate reports for the director.
- Communicate with home managers.
- Assist the financial administrator in preparing annual budget for the organisation.
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:
- Must be computer literate; knowledge of Xero Accounting Software and payroll will be advantageous.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Packages - Excel & Word for Windows.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Satisfactory DBS checks.
Main Responsibilities:
- Assist in maintaining and updating sales and purchases ledgers on a daily/weekly basis.
- Allocate income and expenditure to respective care homes.
- Deal with petty cash for different care homes.
- Prepare cash and cheque payments into company’s bank accounts (online payments).
- Assist in monthly bank reconciliation statements.
- Assist the financial admin in preparing annual budget and cashflow forecast.
- Assist in preparing weekly and monthly payroll.
- Assist in reviewing staff hours.
- Maintain and update the company’s assets register.
- Liaise with home managers on financial and quality issues.
- Assist home managers in producing monthly newsletter.
- Check food prices at all times and liaise with home managers.
- Keep records on files of all due dates for renewals of contracts for services.
This job description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post and any other duties may be assigned to the post holder from time to time. Your Care First Ltd reserves the right to amend this job description from time to time and such changes will be confirmed in writing. Please note that the post holder shares with Your Care First Ltd the responsibility for making suggestions to alter the scope of the post holder’s duties and improve the effectiveness of the post.
Training Outcome
To support and work with our external accountants.
Skills Required:
- Communication skills.
- IT skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Organisation skills.
- Customer care skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Administrative skills.
- Number skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Logical.
- Team working.
- Creative.
- Initiative.
Qualifications:
- Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - 4/C or above.
Course Information:
- Course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2).
- Level: 2.
- Route: Legal, finance and accounting.
- Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate.
Working Arrangements:
- Working Week: Monday to Friday, working hours TBC.
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 2 Months.
- Training Provider: Middlesbrough College.
Level 2 Accounts Apprentice in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Your Care First Ltd
Your Care First Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing environment for aspiring finance professionals through their Level 2 Accounts Apprentice programme. Located in the North East, the company not only provides valuable hands-on experience in accounting but also fosters a supportive team culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With opportunities to work closely with experienced financial administrators and home managers, apprentices can expect to gain essential skills while contributing to the meaningful mission of caring for vulnerable adults.
