Accounts Assistant Apprentice @ Camfaud Concrete Pumps

Location: High Road, Thornwood Common, Epping, CM16 6LU

WHO are Camfaud Concrete Pumps?

Camfaud Concrete Pumps Ltd is the largest concrete pump hire company in the UK. Camfaud Group employs over 300 staff across various depots across the UK and due to their continued expansion, they are actively seeking an accounts assistant apprentice to join the team.

WHAT will I get from working with Camfaud Concrete Pumps?

• EARN: £18,000 per year
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
• QUALIFICATION: AAT Level 2 takes approximately 16 months.
• BENEFITS: Competitive salary, group life insurance, pension, training, and opportunities to grow.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

This is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in accounts to gain training, mentorship, and progression within a dynamic business. An ideal candidate will be eager to learn with strong communication skills. Your daily tasks will include:

• Answering calls & emails for account/invoice queries & payment dates.
• Processing of purchase invoices (approx. 200 per month).
• Processing credit card transactions & reconciliation.
• Processing expenses in line with the expenses policy.
• Setting up new supplier accounts.
• Supplier statement reconciliations & query resolution.
• Any other administrative tasks as requested by your supervisor.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Level 2 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 general business, understanding your organisation, accounting systems & processes, basic accounting & ethical standards. 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 2 AAT includes a Mandatory Qualification ‘Certificate in Accounting’ made up of 4 modules/exams including Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls, Principles of Costing & The Business Environment.

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
• The ideal candidate will be resourceful, a good problem solver, with the ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills with a professional office and telephone manner
• Ability to be flexible, where required
• Helpful team member, happy to provide support to colleagues in other areas where required
• High level of IT user competence

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: https://www.camfaud.co.uk/

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