Accounts Administrator Apprentice - AAT Level 3

School Administrator - Accounts Administrator Apprentice - Level 3
An exciting opportunity has presented for a business-minded, aspiring Accountant to learn the ropes of day-to-day financial administration. What's more, you will have the opportunity to study towards a Level 3 Accounting qualification alongside. If you are looking to polish your administration skills whilst building a career in Accounting, APPLY NOW!
About our client:
An independent co-educational day school for boys and girls aged 2 to 16 years based at the site since 1850.
The role:
Possible start date: ASAP
Monday to Friday; 8:30am to 4pm
Total working hours: 37.5
Main purpose of the role:
To provide administrative support, including data-entry and financial administrative work for the Principal and Academic staff at the Senior and Upper Prep site.
What you will do in your working day:
Dealing with the invoicing of parents.Answering telephone enquiries from prospective parents, current parents, press, public and other educational establishments.Assistance to staff, including dealing with their requests for orders.Dealing with pupils on a day-to-day basis in the School Office.Dealing with queries from parents.Entering data onto Sage.Promoting the School through telephone enquiries and personal contact with parents and general public.Administration of manual ledgers.Additional duties as required by the Headteacher within the context of the post.
In addition to this, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Pupil admissionsInvoicingPetty CashBookkeeping
The training you will receive:
Level 3 Accounts qualification.All training is undertaken online, through a combination of self-paced eLearning and live online classes.Functional skills in English and Mathematics, if required.
Prospects:
Within this role, there is the opportunity to secure a permanent position and/or further train to become a qualified accountant.
Qualifications required:
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A* - C 9/4) - Essential
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade A* - C 9/4) - Essential
Personal Skills required:
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skills,Analytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon-judgementalPatienceAmbitious
The apprenticeship:
Qualification: AAT Level 3
Duration: 18 months