Trainee Accounting Technician - Higher Level Apprenticeship (2 posts)

Role: Trainee Accounting Technician - Higher Level Apprenticeship (2 posts)
Department: Finance
Grade: 4 (£25,804 - £28,031)
Responsible to: University Accountant
Campus: Coleraine
Reference: 042206
(Full-Time, Fixed term for two years)
- ABOUT US -
We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.
Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.
- THE ROLE -
The role will involve working in a variety of Finance teams within the Finance Department, on a rotation basis, to gain experience across the main Finance functions. This will involve supporting Finance teams in the operation of Finance systems and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the relevant work area. The main Finance areas will include Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fees, General Ledger, and Fixed Assets. The postholder(s) will undertake a Higher-Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in Accountancy, one day per week during term-time. This is a work-based programme which enables you to earn while you learn and gain a nationally recognised professional qualification. This apprenticeship aims to provide a structured environment where you will develop the professional values, leadership, technical/functional competencies, and the personal and interpersonal attributes that define the role of an accounting technician.
- ABOUT YOU -
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and meet the following minimum entry criteria set by the awarding body, Accounting Technicians Ireland: - 3 A levels (Grades A*-C), or equivalent - GCSE Grade B in Maths or Accountancy - GCSE Grade C in English. For those applicants over 23 years of age, the minimum criteria above do not apply. Applicants over 23 years of age must have the following: Relevant work experience or a recommendation from your employer.
- Experience in using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Willingness to travel and undertake occasional work outside normal office hours as required by the needs of the post.
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Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.
The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.