Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprentice – Taylor Electrical Solutions Ltd

Summary

This is a great opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Accounts Apprentice to join Taylor Electrical Solutions Accounts/Finance Team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience of a busy finance department while working towards a recognised accounting qualification.

 

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

 

What you'll do at work

• Sage 50 Accounts


• Office 365


• Outlook emails


• Using Excel (Documents/Spreadsheets)


• Word - Typing Quotes, etc.


• Answering calls, dealing with customers and suppliers by phone


• Using Sharepoint, etc.


• Scanning and Filing Documents Electronically

 

Where you'll work

10 Phoenix Business Park, Avenue Close, Birmingham, B7 4NU

 

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

 

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

 

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Record transactional data


• Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues, such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices


• Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary


• Plan and review accounting and finance tasks


• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience, and different media methods, with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media


• Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks


• Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data

 

Training schedule

• Accounts/Finance Assistant Level 2


• Functional Skills math's and English if required

 

More training information 

Your programme will be delivered face-to-face at PTP's Walsall Centre, with the following structure:

• Fortnightly workshops delivered face-to-face at Essex Terrace, Intown, Walsall, WS1 1SQ. During these sessions, new topics will be taught by your tutor


• Between sessions, you'll complete self-study tasks in the workplace using online platforms, spread throughout the week

 

Requirements

Essential qualifications 

GCSE in:

• Any subject (grade 5 and above)


• English (grade 5 and above)


• Maths (grade 5 and above)

Share if you have any other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

 

Skills

• Communication skills


• IT skills


• Attention to detail


• Organisation skills


• Customer care skills


• Problem solving skills


• Number skills


• Analytical skills


• Logical


• Initiative

 

Other requirements

• Candidates must hold GCSE Grade 5 or above in English and Mathematics, as well as a minimum grade 5 in at least one other subject


• A full UK driving licence is preferred

 

About this employer

Welcome to Taylor Electrical Solutions Ltd and TES Controls Ltd Established in 2004 / 2009 TES Ltd (Taylor Electrical Solutions Ltd) and TES Controls Ltd offer Electrical Engineering Services in the Industrial and Commercial sectors. TES is an Electrical Engineering Company capable of dealing with a broad range of Industrial and Commercial Installations from conception, through to the complete manufacture of Control Panels, Control Systems, System Software and Electrical Installations.

https://www.controlpanelsbirmingham.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

 

Company Benefits

• Parking available