Apprentice Accounts & Bookkeeper
SKY CHEMICALS (UK) LIMITED
Apprenticeship Level 3
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About the Role
A career development role to join our small and highly motivated team to help to support our core accounting functions while gaining valuable experience in a commercial environment. Highly motivated with ambition you will ideally come with Level 2 accreditation and study towards AAT Level 3.
You will work closely with the Managing Director and Production Manager, gaining practical experience and training in a broad range of finance and administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation and submission of VAT returns in compliance with HMRC regulations.
- Perform daily administrative tasks including data entry, invoice processing, and filing of financial records
- Maintain and reconcile purchase and sales ledgers
- Assist with bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring
- Support with month-end and year-end processes
- Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve invoice or payment queries
- Help ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external reporting requirements
- Use accounting software such as Sage, Xero, or QuickBooks (training will be provided)
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to process improvement initiatives
Strong numerical and organisational skills. Good attention to detail and accuracy. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook. Good verbal and written communication skills. with a willingness to learn and take initiative is highly desirable. Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity
- Successful candidate will look to progress to the higher levels of training ideally through AAT
About the Training
- Assistant Acccountant Level 3 Apprentice Standard
- AAT Level 3 Diploma
- End Point Assessment
- 1 day per week at Sheffield College, City Campus
- Granville Road, Sheffield S2 2RL
About the Employer
Sky Chemicals is a fast-growing company specialising in the supply of high-level disinfectants and cleaning Chemicals to wide range of businesses across the UK and some overseas trade. A large amount of our work is with the NHS infection control departments.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Training Provider
SHEFFIELD COLLEGE, THE
Course/Training
Assistant accountant (level 3)
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