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Revenue /Accounting and Data Systems Apprentice

Employer
Sussex Skills Solutions
Location
Seaford, East Sussex
Salary
£262.50 per week
Closing date
26 Aug 2019

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Sector
Apprenticeship
Function
Apprenticeship
Contract Type
Apprenticeship
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

The duties will be:

  • Accurate data entry of bus operator concessionary journey claims (manually and electronically) into specialist software (CAM or DAS)
  • Manipulation of electronic data using Excel and other specialist software.
  • Monitoring bus operator data for variances – if required, raising query with team leader and recording any answers
  • Ensuring all operator data is received on time – chase via email and phone where required Maintaining register of data receipt
  • Extracting reports from specialist software (CAM or DAS) to enable checking of data and calculation of reimbursement due for quarterly account reconciliations and interim payments
  • Input of survey results received from surveyors using Excel
  • Maintain filing system General assistance with ad hoc tasks to increase knowledge of the business and assist the team 

Desired skills  

  • Good Excel knowledge and willingness and ability to progress to advanced level
  • Good skills with Word and Outlook
  • Good with figures Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Accuracy
  • Attention to detail
  • Good time and task organisation skills
  • Good telephone manner  

Personal qualities  

  • Desire to learn and progress
  • Good team player able to work as part of a small dedicated team
  • Commitment
  • Conscientious
  • Accurate
  • Thinks of the wider aspects of the job
  • Good self-presentation -- knowing how to act, dress, and communicate with colleagues, clients and the public. Interest in transport a bonus  

Desired qualifications  

A level maths or equivalent essential Level 2 AAT or equivalent accounting qualification already gained would be acceptable  

Future prospects  

It is quite likely that the apprentice will want to move on once they have achieved their AAT, and maybe a couple of years of ACCA or equivalent (our first apprentice stayed 5 years), however the skills acquired whilst studying AAT will always be valuable for them to continue as a full time employee should that be their choice.

Things to consider  

The company is situated in the town centre in Seaford, easily accessible by train or bus. Parking is available in neighbouring residential streets or public car parks. We welcome applications from candidates living within easy commuting distance from Seaford. Our existing staff come from Seaford, Lewes, Uckfield, Portslade, Brighton and Hove and Crawley.

Holiday 25 days per annum

Pension Scheme 5% contribution after probation period

Tea, coffee, water provided free

The Managing Director is a FCCA qualified accountant and fully understands the importance of recruiting and training new accountants. Every assistance will be given to achieve this.

Company

Bringing an innovative approach to the delivery of apprenticeships and employer-focused skills training in the South East, East Sussex College Group is a joint venture between Sussex Downs College and Sussex Coast College Hastings.

East Sussex College Group is an apprenticeship and skills training specialist serving the whole of Sussex.

Did you know?

East Sussex College Group is a working partnership between Sussex Coast College Hastings and Sussex Downs College, and since launching, has worked with a number of businesses in the South East to help them utilise funding streams and create their own internal training programmes.

Plus, by drawing on decades of experience and expertise from staff at both colleges, East Sussex College Group is able to successfully match the right apprentice in a role that is right for the business and the individual.

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If you would like to find out more about how East Sussex College Group can help you, please get in touch on 030 300 39777, info@sussexskillssolutions.co.uk or at: www.sussexskillssolutions.co.uk

 

 

 

 

Company info
Telephone
030 300 39871
Location
ECAT House
Cross Levels Way
Eastbourne
BN21 2UF
GB

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