Service Charge Apprentice

Service Charge Apprentice
£22,000 per annum
Milton Keynes
Full Time
15-month Fixed Term Contract
Ready to kickstart your career in Finance? Join us as a Service Charge Apprentice!
Your journey as an Apprentice
You'll be on a 15-month Fixed Term Contract where you'll learn vital skills like accuracy, professionalism, and efficiency as part of the Service Charge team while undertaking a fully funded Apprenticeship.
At the end of your Apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to transition into a Service Charge Assistant role or explore other opportunities with the new skill set and experience you’ve gained
Qualification – AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
Duration – 15 months
Provider - Kaplan
Location – Milton Keynes - blend of office and remote working
Learning time - 6hrs per week off the job learning (1 day a week) with the training provider.
The remainder of your week will be spent in the role either at our stylish Milton Keynes office (2 days minimum) or working from home once you’ve settled into the role.
What you’ll be doing
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Assist customers with inquiries regarding service charges.
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Review and validate invoices to ensure accuracy.
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Verify bills for utilities and services, ensuring correct costs allocation.
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Maintain meticulous records of service charges in adherence to lease agreements.
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Support audits and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
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Learn from experienced Service Charge Officers.
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Aid in gathering information to ensure accurate and fair service charge statements.
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Assist in the Section 20 process, meticulously recording deductions and tracking debts.
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Adhere to company policies and procedures.
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Collaborate with the development team on new projects, ensuring accurate charge entry.
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Take ownership of your training plan and communicate effectively to meet deadlines.
No prior experience is needed for this role, just a willingness to learn and a passion for Finance
We’ve attached a job description to help you understand what the role will involve - be sure to check it out before applying!
What we’re looking for
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Strong numeracy and an interest in Finance
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Confidence with IT (especially Excel)
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Attention to detail
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Good customer service
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Proactive learner
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Problem-solving skills
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Effective communication
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Good organisation
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Flexibility and resilience
You’ll need to have GCSE grade A-C or 4-9 points in both English and Maths. If you don’t have this don’t worry we will support you to complete Level 2 English and Maths prior to your end-point assessment
This is the perfect opportunity to launch your career in Finance with confidence.
Perks of working at Grand Union
Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service
Generous pension scheme – employer contribution up to 10%.
Extra day's leave for no sickness absence in the financial year.
Christmas week off (no need to use your annual leave allowance!)
Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
Paid emergency and compassionate leave.
Life assurance (2x salary).
Generous sick pay.
Free annual flu jabs.
Paid qualification.
Plus more – check out the full list of benefits in the attached document!
Important Information
We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK, reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.
Closing date: 23 May 2024
Phone screening: 28 May 2024
Assessment day: 11 June 2024