Accounts Apprentice
Group 1 Automotive UK Ltd

Here at Group 1 Automotive we are actively looking for enthusiastic individuals excited to join our ever-growing automotive family, & if you’re as passionate about cars as we are then we'd love to welcome you to the team & be part of our exciting journey.

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Annual wage

£12,480.00

Expected duration

12 Months

Possible start date

01 Aug 2024

Date posted

27 Jun 2024

Reference number

1000261116

Positions

2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Working within a large Finance Team providing accounts support for a brand of vehicles
• Reconciliation of customer and supplier accounts
• Completing daily and month bank reconciliations
• Keeping records accurate and up to date
• Ensuring customers pay on time and chase them for overdue invoices
• Processing payments
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts and month-end duties

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• Level 2 Accountants or Finance Apprenticeship Standard
• Functional Skills in maths and English if required
• Development of knowledge, skills & behaviours required to complete the Accountants or Finance Standard
• Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date

Apprentices will be required to take one of the professional qualifications listed below, as chosen by the employer to be most relevant to the job role:

• AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
• ACCA Certificate in financial and management accounting (level 2)
• IAB Level 2 certificate in bookkeeping
• ICB Level 2 certificate in bookkeeping

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We have a large Finance Team which will present various opportunities, will be down to the candidates desire and abilities.

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent X 5 to include Maths & English (Grade A*-C 9-4) Essential