Finance and Accounts Apprentice

Employer description: 
AquaGen is a company specialising in genetic improvement and breeding of Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout. 
We provide high-quality, genetically optimized eggs to fish farmers to improve fish health, growth rates, and overall productivity in aquaculture.

Overview:
We are now looking for an eager candidate to join us as an apprentice. 

Program: Digital Applications Support SCQF Level 6

Location: Beta Centre Unit 8-9, Stirling University Innovation Park, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK9 4NF

Duties: 

• Serve as the first point of contact for the wider team regarding purchasing resources.
• Become a system expert using Xero to develop financial reports in collaboration with the Account Service provide and management team.
• Prepare and issue invoices using Xero for goods and services.
• Utilising MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) to an expert level.
• Assist in budget preparation and participate in monthly financial update meetings.
• Perform weekly bank reconciliations.
• Arrange timely payment of due invoices.
• Identify and flag areas of concern related to accounting and cash flow.
• Ensure company records remain up to date (e.g., Companies House, DVLA, etc.).
• Maintain open communication with the Financial Controller in NOR.

What we are looking for: 
Skills and personal qualities:

• Communicative skills
• Attention to detail
• Engaging
• Confidence in raising issues

Working week:
35hrs a week.

Salary:
£14,976 per annum.

Future prospects:
90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

Important information: 
This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.

Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.

On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 6. 

If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time, APPLY NOW!