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Job titleApprentice Assistant Accountant, UECS Job referenceREQ06211 Application closing date26/08/2022 LocationColchester Salary£12,764.96 per annum Employment typeFixed-term, Full-time Job category/typeUECS AttachmentsBlank Job description

The main purpose of the role is to assist the UECS finance team in preparing the management accounts each month by providing financial and administrative support in various tasks supporting the breadth of UECS business operations.

What will you be doing?

The main duties of the post include, but are not limited to:

  • Recording, updating, and maintaining all financial data assisting Finance Managers.
  • Assisting the team in their work to record and reconcile finance records.
  • Supporting the UECS Finance Managers in providing reporting (including month end accounts).
  • Ensuring purchases are approved and processed correctly.
  • Responding to enquiries from the directorate and the wider University.
  • Carry out ad-hoc administrative tasks or projects.

    • Desired skills and personal qualities

    Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Patience

    Qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent 4 GCSEs including maths and English (Grade 9-4/A*-C) Essential

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

  • The Apprentice will be working towards the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard for a duration of 24 months.
  • College attendance will be at the Colchester Institute – Colchester Campus one day per week during term time. 

    • What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Beginning a career in finance is a route to developing the skills and qualities employers highly value. Qualified strategic professionals will always be required to facilitate and enable organisations to fulfil their mission.
  • A financially rewarding career can be developed at your own pace and, at the same time, allow you to focus on sectors that you are passionate about, from aviation to zoology and everything in between, including education!

    • Training provider; Colchester Institute