Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Lappet Manufacturing Company is looking
for a Payroll Clerk to join the accounts team and assist in all activities
regarding payroll for hourly paid employees in the company.
You will undertake a variety of
tasks such as entering payroll information, calculating wages, and making
payments.
An excellent payroll clerk has
great understanding of the concept of confidentiality. You will be responsible
for entering data with attention to detail and will have good math skills to
make the necessary calculations.
The ideal candidate will be a thorough
professional with good communication abilities. The goal is to carry out all
payroll procedures with accuracy and attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
 Assist with all payroll related
matters using payroll software
 Collect and verify timekeeping
information for all employees
 Calculate pay according to
hours worked incorporating sick pay, annual leave etc.
 Manage and calculate taxes and
deductions and benefits
 Update paper and electronic payroll records by entering adjustments on
pay rates, employee status changes etc
 Deal with questions regarding payroll from employees and management
 Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payroll

Prepare and submit reports with payroll information to accounts
Training
STANDARD & LEVEL
The successful candidate will work towards completing the Level 2 Assistant Accountant Standard from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. Delivered by Blackpool and The Fylde College offering expert tuition and exceptional facilities.
Personalised programme
Your B&FC apprenticeship is made up of several different elements and each one reflects your individual abilities and career goals. Our expert tutors and assessors have relevant industry experience and will support you to achieve all your goals.
Off-the-job training
Developing your skills at work is called on-the-job training, 20% of your apprenticeship (equal to one full day a week) will be ‘off-the-job’. This might include attending College, tackling projects, online learning, coaching, shadowing, or training for your job.
Stacks of support
Assessment mostly takes place in the workplace. When you start, you will be allocated a skills coach, who will visit you at least once a month to guide and support you and help you to plan for your future. We will also provide you with specialist support for your English and maths and for any additional needs that you make us aware of.
Qualifications required
Level 2 a minimum of English and maths grades A*-D (9-3) (or equivalent) are desirable OR willingness to complete Functional Skills Level 1/2 which are a requirement to have or to achieve before EPA Gateway.
Skills required
Have an aptitude for figures and an interest in business
Have excellent communication skills
IT Skills - -Microsoft Office
Prospects
On successful completion of apprenticeship a possible full time position and to become a key member of our team.
Qualification / Standard : ST0608 Accounts or finance assistant
Duration 15 Months