Accounting Assistant L3 Apprentice at Dutton Construction Ltd

At Dutton FM we aim to provide a tailored, bespoke facilities management service, which is specifically suited to the needs of our individual clients. Employees are trained to be as sustainable as possible in their areas of the business. Working in a Facilities management environment as a career choice offers many opportunities and an interesting and diverse working life where no two days are ever the same. It is challenging, interesting and has a vital importance to the functionality of many businesses.

Job description

The role will include various accounting duties with the aim to develop and have more responsibility during your apprenticeship. The role will include some of the following areas:

• Processing payments, invoices, income, and receipts and entering date into accounting software and databases.
• Bank reconciliations
• Budgeting & cash flow management
• Creating reports and monitoring KPI’s
• Filing hard copies.
• Preparing financial statements showing business admin and expenditure.
• Completing VAT returns.
• Verifying the accuracy of business accounts and identifying errors.
• Recording any inconsistencies to help reconcile inaccuracies.
• Preparing employees’ wages.
• Helping the accountant with administrative duties and preparing yearly accounts.

Skills Expected

• Somebody who is a good verbal communicator who has a polite, clear and professional telephone manner.
• Must have a good level of literacy skills.
• A good eye for details and strong concentration.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Packages.
• Required to work to deadlines, with good time management.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Confident in using email and the internet.
• The successful candidate will be organised.
• Willing to work effectively in the team.
• Strong verbal communication.
• Emotionally intelligent.
• Enthusiastic person.
• Flexible approach to work, willing to go the extra mile to get the job done.
• Must be punctual as well as having a good attendance record.
• Ability to work effectively as both part of a team and as an individual.
• Respond positively to the demands of a varied workload.
• Friendly and approachable.
• Commitment to undertake continued training and development.

ANNUAL Wage*

Wage £4.81 per hour.

Bonus scheme monthly and accelerated pay scheme 1 pound pay rise per hour after 12 weeks and another 1 pound after 32 weeks and 2 x discretionary 1 pound pay rises over the course of the first 12 months.

Working Week

8:30 – 5:30am Mon/Tues

8:30 – 5:00 Wed/Thurs

Friday 8:30 – 4:30

Alternate Saturdays 4 hours flexible working.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £5.25-£9.25 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
Regular Cleaning off equipment
Risk Assessment

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Accounting Assistant Apprentice