Assistant Accountant Apprentice

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Location: Daventry (NN11 8NF)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £19,000 - £21,000

Office based role

Apprenticeship

Do you want to earn whilst you learn ?

Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works in partnership to create a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our customers and employees?

If you’re looking for change, and you’re ready to make changes … we’re looking for you.

We work across multiple sectors including Retail, Automotive, Aerospace, FMCG, Retail, Public Sector and Aviation? This diversity means that no two contracts are the same and the possibilities of career development are almost endless.

At DHL our business is logistics, but people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a, “Best Place to Work.”

If this sounds like a team you’d like to join … keep reading.

We are looking for a Assistant Accounting Apprentice who has an eagerness to learn as this role will provide opportunities for further development. You will be working on an open book contract, building skills for an all-rounder experience. You will help to contribute and provide support in the running of a safe and efficient finance function. You will work within clear guidelines to achieve defined outcomes for the business and our customer(s)

The Key Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant will include:

• Processing purchase orders, including maintenance of purchase order/procurement log ensuring all DHL Supply Chain procedures are fully adhered to
• Assist in preparation of periodic and weekly cost reports for both the customer and internal operational management
• Assist in the production of payroll reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monthly reporting, preparation and posting of Journals and Month End Reconciliations
• Production and issue of sales invoices in accurate timely manner
• Assisting with Debt Management
  
  

What qualification will you achieve?

During the 18-month apprenticeship you will work to achieve Assistant Accountant Level 3 (AAT) with the opportunity for further development and move onto the Professional accounting or Taxation Technician Apprenticeship at Level 4, where you will commence your CIMA qualification

You won’t find another job like the one you’ll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, here’s what we need from you:

• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Good IT skills – excel (desirable)
• Eagerness to Learn
• Applicants are required to have a GCSE Grade A* - C (9 – 4) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths . please upload copies of these with your CV.
• Must be a full Uk resident for 3 yrs or more or EEA resident for 3 years or more.
• Have the ability to travel to site
  
  

Apprenticeship qualification:

During the 15 month apprenticeship, you will work towards achieving a Level 3 Business Administration Standard Apprenticeship qualification - this will include exercises around proactivity and good judgement, use of Multiple IT packages relevant to the organisation in order to write letters or emails, create minutes of meetings, record and analyse data and demonstrate an agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately.

You will be allocated a Mentor and a Learner Manager from The Apprenticeship Training Provider who will be a subject matter expert in the field of the Apprenticeship you will be under taking. They will ensure that during the 15 months you will be given the support and assistance you will need to ensure you achieve your Apprenticeship Qualification.

What will you get in return?

As a part of a growing DHL population you will receive access to a variety of our excellent benefits which could include; 25 days holiday, pension scheme, medical cover, retail discounts, flexible working, training, development and secondments opportunities and MANY MORE.

What you’ll need to do next?

If you have a proven track record of achievement with the desire to succeed, simply apply online ensuring that a full up to date CV is attached with your application. Please include a cover letter stating why you have applied for this role. Please also include copies of any prior learning, GCSE, O level, A/AS Level, HND, BTEC, NVQ, Diplomas, degrees. Applications received without a cover letter and certificates of prior learning will automatically be rejected.

The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.