Finance Apprentice @ Drax Ltd

Location: 1 Amor Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 1UG

WHO are Drax?

Drax are part of the Obsequio Group. They are passionate about creating safe and compliant environments for living, learning, and working. As a leading provider of technology-driven compliance solutions, they specialise in fire detection, life safety, security, energy, and water hygiene services.

Both Drax and the Obsequio Group are growing at a fast pace and so it’s safe to say there is never a dull moment in our finance team! From enhancing your knowledge via your day-to-day responsibilities to supporting the financial controller in ad-hoc projects, this is a great environment to really thrive as a finance professional. Drax are a kind and caring employer, and this is a fantastic place to start or continue your journey into the world of finance

WHAT will I get from working with Drax?

• EARN: £20,000-£22,000 per year
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• QUALIFICATION: Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 (approximately 17 months).
• BENEFITS: Annual Christmas & Summer team event, smart/casual office wear, free onsite parking & free refreshments.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be part of the finance team and play an integral part in the fast-moving and dynamic finance function. Your will be supporting the accounts assistant with day-to-day finance tasks such as:

• Bank & credit card reconciliation
• Supplier statement reconciliation
• Management of finance inbox and associated tasks
• Supporting receipt of purchase invoices via Simpro
• Posting supplier invoices
• Importing and posting of sales invoices onto Xero
• Supporting with answering the phone as and when needed
• Assisting with preparation and posting of month end journals (accruals, prepayments, salary/PAYE etc)
• Liaising with HMRC as and when is required
• Supporting with stock control management
• Responsible for receipt of purchase orders and associated invoicing for Technology division
• Supporting financial controller with ad-hoc tasks and projects
• Supporting financial controller with weekly and monthly reporting Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Level 3 AAT Qualification you’ll attend monthly online 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your Tutor to learn Modules including data & cyber security, financial accounting & reporting, indirect tax & reconciliatons, fraud & internal controls, and more! You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

The Level 3 AAT includes a Mandatory Qualification ‘Diploma in Accounting’ made up of 4 modules/exams including Business Awareness, Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements, Management Accounting Techniques, Tax Processes for Businesses.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

• Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
• AAT Level 2 Qualification
• Office/admin experience
• Communication, customer care & team working.
• Analytical, logical, problem solving & attention to detail.
• IT, organisation, presentation, admin & number skills.
• Initiative, non-judgemental & patient.  

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: www.drax360.coms

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/accountancy/