Yeovil College has been on an exceptional journey over the years. Our College community is completely aligned, great people pulling in the same direction, who are making amazing things happen. Outcomes for learners that are some of the best in the Country, high financial performance which is enabling choices and the delivery of an exceptional student experience. Interconnected with our business community, we are focused on supplementing their prosperity for all of our benefit.
Yeovil as the principal town of South Somerset is set in beautiful countryside close to the wider South West and all of its benefits, making for a fulfilling work/life balance. Yeovil college is an incredible place to work, in our most recent Staff Satisfaction Survey over 97% of current staff stated that they were treated with respect by their colleagues and line managers and that they enjoy the work they do. We currently hold the Matrix Accreditation for the delivery of high-quality information, advice, and guidance and the Investors in Diversity Award for our approach towards improving Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement (FREDIE) practices in the workplace.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Apprentice Assistant Accountant to join our Finance Department. This role will provide support to the purchase ledger function of the Finance Department for the duration of the training programme.
Yeovil College Finance Department is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Assistant Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about pursuing a career in accounting. The successful candidate will be provided with hands-on experience within various financial functions while studying towards the AAT Level 3 qualification.
For full details of key roles & accountabilities please view the Job Description attached.
Please see the attached Job Description for the full Person Specification for this role.
Salary: £12,348
Full time, 37 hours per week, all year round, fixed term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship
Benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave (plus Christmas efficiency closure and bank holidays)
- Local government pension scheme, employer contribution 18.9%
- Continuous professional development
- Access to free staff car park
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts with high street and on-line retailers
- Access to free Gym on site
- Onsite subsidised catering facilities
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check. Yeovil College follows the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website.