Accounts Apprentice @ Church Pharmacy

Location: 7 Prince William Road, Loughborough, LE11 5GU

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start. If you are looking to start an apprenticeship in the summer, please apply closer to the time via the CT Skills website where all current & live vacancies are listed.

WHO are Church Pharmacy?

Founded by a Medical Doctor with 30 years’ experience managing a full-time aesthetics clinic and chain of 30 pharmacies, Church Pharmacy Ltd. is now 1 of the leading suppliers of pharmaceutical products to UK medical professionals (pharmacy prescription and wholesale) along with providing NHS services to residential care and nursing homes, and patient led healthcare services for NHS and private customers. With headquarters in Loughborough and a branch in Central London, Church Pharmacy offers a supportive and friendly team that will help you throughout your apprenticeship journey.

WHAT will I get from working with Church Pharmacy?

• EARN: £7.55 per hour, 40 hours per week
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• QUALIFICATION: AAT Level 2 takes approximately 16 months.
• BENEFITS: Free fruit & hot drinks, quarterly team building events, rewards hub & monthly cash benefit towards your Health & Wellbeing.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

Whilst studying for your AAT Level 2 qualification, you’ll handle essential financial tasks, from processing transactions to managing accounts, while contributing to the smooth operation of the finance department. They offer a collaborative environment where you can enhance your skills and build a solid foundation for your career in finance, all while supporting a forward-thinking company that’s committed to innovation and excellence in healthcare. Your daily tasks will include:

• Processing of purchase invoices, and data entry.
• Accounts receivable (end to end), including aged debtors reporting and credit control.
• Accounts payables (end to end) including preparing bank payment files, daily weekly and monthly payment runs and card payments.
• Assisting with monthly management accounts and year end accounts.
• Bank reconciliations including foreign currency.
• Finalising VAT return for Senior manager review, chasing outstanding invoices and receipts.
• Liaising with other departments effectively. · Daily sales reporting.
• Assisting with Payroll and expense claims, and journals.
• Ad hoc finance and admin tasks, including scanning, filing etc.
• Monthly customer statement run.
• 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
• Communication & team working.
• IT, admin & number skills.
• Logical, attention to detail, organisation & patience.
• Analytical, initiative & problem solving.

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.churchpharmacy.co.uk/

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