finance associate Harrow, England
Job description
https://ew-t.co.uk/
Employer Description
EWT is a relatively new company which commenced trading in March 2021 and is Located in the ex Debenhams building in Harrow, Middlesex. The company presently has 5 employees and the turnover target for this year is one point five million pounds.
The company’s main business is the importing, development and distribution of an extensive range of electrontic safety systems for cars and commercial vehicles.
The advent of electric vehicles, the need for climate change and the move away from fossil fuels provides many exciting opportunities for both innovation and business opportunities. We are now at an advanced stage of introducing our own brand range of products in the coming months. In addition, we will be continuing to expand our existing range of products to satisfy the existing needs of the market.
Our team at EWT are and remain conscious that the satisfaction of both customers and suppliers is paramount. Ultimately, this will be the key to our future success.
Short Description
This is an exciting career opportunity in accountancy with an objective to reach AAT certification. To help with its ongoing development, EWT Technologies Ltd (www.ew-t.co.uk) intends to employ an apprentice accountant. The apprentice will be required to assist with posting of sales and purchase related documents, monthly statements, chasing overdue accounts, payments, posting petty cash and taking some telephone calls.
The role would suit a school or college leaver very well, as it will allow you to learn the fundamentals of accounting and build up your confidence and skills set over time. The role is extremely varied so it would suit someone who is wanting to grasp the basics and develop further knowledge and understanding over time, where you can then progress onto higher levels of study. We are looking for someone driven and passionate who wants to learn and grow both personally and professionally.
Training to be provided
You will undertake the “Accounts / Finance Assistant” Apprenticeship (an Intermediate Apprenticeship in Accounting), with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Apprenticeship Programme.
Assessment will be by an “End Point Assessment”, which will include the following two elements:
- A Structured Interview. This will consist of 10 questions asked by an AAT Independent Assessor. It will last 60 minutes and will be performed remotely via the AAT on-line video portal. The questions will allowing you to to display the knowledge and experience you have obtained over your apprenticeship. You will build a Portfolio of reflections and product evidence that will be used to support your answers to these 10 questions.
- An In-tray Test. This will be undertaken under exam conditions and will last 105 minutes. It will be based on what you have studied in your AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
Successful completion of the AAT (Level 2) Foundation Certificate in Accounting is a mandatory element of the Accounts / Finance Assistant Apprenticeship. Your Apprenticeship will therefore include formal studies towards this qualification. It is anticipated that your apprenticeship duration will be for 15 months, although earlier completion is possible, provided the duration exceeds one year and a week.
You will receive support from both the employer, and the training provider, to complete and achieve your Apprenticeship and will be given time to study during the week on a day release basis. As you are working towards a professional qualification, it is also expected that you will continue your studies outside of normal office hours.
As you learn more in both the office and in your studies your responsibilities, and the variety of tasks you undertake, are expected to increase.
Working Week
Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5.00pm
Wage
£8 per hour starting wage, to be reviewed after 3 months training
Vacancy description
A broad range of accounting and finance tasks will be undertaken providing experience across our activities. Tasks at some point would include:
- Processing purchase Ledger invoices
- Supplier payments
- Reconciling suppler statements
- Maintaining supplier records
- Sales invoicing
- Credit control
- Maintaining customer records
- Processing company credit card statements
- Processing staff expenses
- Matching the bank feeds
- Month-end journals
- Dealing with intercompany management charges
- Understanding the various accounting software in use i.e. Quickbooks
- General admin, including a lot of ad-hoc duties, assisting the owners in both administration, finance and other duties, getting to really know the business, including
- Providing occasional cover on the telephone support
Desired Skills
Attention to detail, accurate, IT skills, highly competent Excel skills, strong customer service ethos.
Personal Qualities
Strong team player, willingness to really get involved with all aspects of the business and an ambition to grow with it. A positive attitude and a sparkle in the eye!
Qualifications Required
A minimum of 2 A Levels, grades A to C, plus a minimum of 5 GCSEs, which must include Maths & English grades 9-5 (A-C).
Future prospects description
We see this position as a stepping stone for an ambitious candidate to kick start their career in the accountancy profession or in business in general.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Salary: £8.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
