Apprenticeship summary

• Working week: 9.00am – 5.30pm, Monday-Friday
• Total hours per week: 37.50
• Monthly wage: £1,500.00
• Expected duration: 18 months
• Possible start date: 01 Aug 2021
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship
• Positions: 1 available

Vacancy description

Key Responsibilities

• Coding and entering purchase invoices onto the accounting system for Eastbourne College Enterprises Limited
• Processing sales invoices for the two schools for the use of the bussing service and for external customers hiring Charity facilities
• Producing supplier payment runs and reconciling supplier statements
• Entering payments received for invoices onto the system
• Reconciling credit card statements and liaising with card holders to obtain receipts
• Transferring school shop sales onto PASS for parent billing
• Running the petty cash and pupil pocket money systems
• Preparing bank reconciliations for the Charity
• Entering and reconciling catering recharges
• Preparing journal adjustments to be processed by the Accounts Manager
• Downloading Trial Balances into the Management Accounts packs
• Preparation of the VAT return for Eastbourne College Enterprises Limited
• Issuing rail warrants to House Matrons for pupils and to other staff for business travel
• Providing holiday cover for the other areas of finance
• Any ad hoc duties as required.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

• Good understanding of double entry book-keeping
• Good all round IT skills and experience in working with accounting software.

Personal qualities

• Methodical and organised
• Demonstrate an outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Desired qualifications

It is essential to have a Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting before applying for this role.

Future prospects

This post is for 18 months, initially, with supported training and assessment at college. The successful candidate will achieve an Apprentice Certificate Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting which should be a gateway for further career opportunities.

Things to consider

Pension Scheme Details

• After three months service you may be automatically enrolled into the Eastbourne College WorkSave Pension Scheme (details are available from the HR Department), depending on your level of earnings, however you may also choose to opt in to the pension scheme. The College will contribute 5% of your gross salary and you must also contribute 3%. You may choose to opt out of the pension scheme.

Holiday

• Five weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays, to be taken by agreement with your line manager.

Other Benefits

• Free use of College sports facilities
• Free tickets to College productions
• Annual pay review
• Free lunch when Dining Hall open.

About the employer

Eastbourne College

https://www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/

Description

Eastbourne College is a community with excellence at its core, and a clear focus on health, happiness and a holistic education.

Address

Marlborough House

Old Wish Road

Eastbourne

BN21 4JY

Employer's application instructions

To apply, please follow the link below to complete the required online application form: www.cognitoforms.com/EastbourneCollegeIncorporated/EastbourneCollegeSupportStaffApplicationForm 

Alternatively, visit www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/contact/employment-opportunities/ and click the ‘Apply Now’ button. An up-to-date CV and covering letter evidencing your suitability for the post against the job description and person specification described above may be uploaded with this online application form.

For further information, please contact Human Resources Department by email: hr@eastbourne-college.co.uk or tel: 01323 452239.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

https://www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/contact/employment-opportunities/

Training

Training provider

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

Training to be provided

• Apprenticeship Certificate (Pass or Distinction)
• Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting
• Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths(equivalent to GCSE grade A-C or 9-4) unless exempt.

You will be required to attend East Sussex College's Eastbourne Campus, one day per week, term time only for training. 

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant.