Professional Accounting Apprentice @ Socotec

Location: Socotec House, Bretby Business Park, Ashby Road, Burton on Trent, DE15 0YZ

WHO are Socotec?

SOCOTEC is the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, with comprehensive solutions in the Infrastructure, Environment & Safety, Environmental Science and Building & Real Estate sectors.

By joining Socotec, you’ll be part of an 2,200+ strong team, where you will be provided with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. They are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available.

WHAT will I get from working with Socotec?

• EARN: £20,000 per year
• EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4pm.
• QUALIFICATION: Professional Accounting/Taxation Technician Level 4 (approximately 19 months).
• BENEFITS: 25 days holiday & opportunity to buy more. Where applicable- electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits & discounts, employee assistance programmes & enhanced company pension.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be part of the Central Finance Team and assist with a range of accounting activities. Your main focus will be creating, validating and reporting financial information. Your daily tasks will include:

• Completing monthly journals.
• Data Maintenance – ensuring integrity of Sage accounts.
• Reconciling bank accounts & supplier statements.
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts. E.G VAT, PAYE etc.
• Entering accounts data onto Sage Accounts.
• Ensuring that deadlines are met for monthly reporting.
• Supporting with ongoing financial projects that focus on business improvement and cost benefit.
• Ad Hoc support to wider Central Finance Team.
• Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Level 4 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 Business Awareness, Ethical Standards, Regulation & Compliance, 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 4 AAT includes a Mandatory Qualification ‘Diploma in Accounting’ made up of  3 modules/exams including: Applied Management Accounting, Drafting and Interpreting Financial Statement & Internal Accounting Systems and Controls. Optional modules include: Business Tax, Personal Tax, Audit and Assurance, Cash and Financial Management & Credit and Debt Management.

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 3 or equivalent (REQUIRED)
• Communication, organisation & IT skills.
• Initiative, prioritisation, accuracy & proactivity.
• Ability to work in a team and use own initiative, flexible attitude.

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.socotec.co.uk/

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