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Assistant Accountant Apprentice Kerry

Kerry Inc.

Assistant Accountant Apprentice Kerry

£23400

Kerry Inc., Sheepway, North Somerset

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: fff2c78dc4e447229b578d1b73f1d7b8

Full Job Description

  • Tracking and reporting of process losses, proactively working with plant production and site operations teams to identify, understand resolve any differences

  • Preparation of weekly KPI reports for the Site, proactively learning and linking in with the site operations team to understand key KPI's

  • Supporting Plant Controller to help understand weekly cost estimates with a potential to investigate any key variances with the functional budget holders

  • Analysing some key general ledger accounts for areas of overspend and potential savings

  • Supporting the preparation of weekly Maintenance repairs spend

  • Support the Plant Financial Controller in month end reporting duties adhering to required deadlines

  • Supporting Indirect Procurement in raising any necessary Purchase Orders

  • General Administrative activities to support the site team

  • Cross team cover of duties

  • Ad hoc projects/ reporting


    • Key Deliverables:
  • Supporting the plant financial controller in ensuring all key activities are completed within the realms of the Apprenticeship position and supporting the team to ensure all reporting deadlines are met in a timely manner


    • The training you will be getting

  • You will undertake the "Assistant Accountant" Apprenticeship (an Advanced Apprenticeship in Accounting), with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Flexible Apprenticeship Programme


    • Assessment will be by an "End Point Assessment" and will be graded "Pass" or "Distinction". This will include two elements:
  • A Professional Discussion. This will include a series of questions allowing you to to display the knowledge and experience you have obtained over your apprenticeship

  • You will build a Portfolio of reflections and product evidence that will be used for discussion points in the PD

  • A Synoptic Exam. This will include elements you have learnt throughout your studies of the individual AAT Units and this will contribute towards your end grade

  • You will be prepared for both of these elements by undertaking studies for the AAT (Level 3) Advanced Diploma in Accounting. This will underpin both elements of your "end point assessment". It is anticipated that your apprenticeship duration will be for 15-18 months.Those with no prior accounting knowledge might be required to first complete their Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

  • You will receive support from both the employer, and the training provider, to complete and achieve your Apprenticeship and will be given time to study during the week on a day release basis. As you are working towards a professional qualification

  • As you learn more in both the office and in your studies your responsibilities, and the variety of tasks you undertake, are expected to increase

  • Those with previous relevant qualifications and experience may be considered for a Higher Apprenticeship undertaking the Professional Accounting Technician Standard


    • What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to develop with further responsibilities and duties as the apprentice progresses

  • Further training and progression will become available upon successful completion

    Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working, Flexible, Able to work on own initiative, GCSE or equivalent A minimum of 5 subjects including English & Maths (Grade 9-5 / A-C) Essential

    Kerry is a global leader in taste & nutrition. Our manufacturing facilities produce and supply the world with over 15,000 different food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products throughout the world. With a commitment toward sustainability and reputation for innovation, a career with Kerry offers you the chance to change the way the world sees food and nutrition. A career with Kerry is something you can feel good about. Our purpose-built factory at Royal Portbury Dock manufacturers approx. 36,000 tons of dry powder blends for several well-known brands.

    You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training

  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field

  • industry or sector experience