Finance and Payroll Apprenticeships (SOLOHQ)

As an expanding family-run business within the Health and Social Care sector, we provide support for clients who may have complex medical needs or a learning disability and who wish to live at home and retain their independence by managing their personal health budgets.

With just under 600 colleagues across the country, our staff and our clients, along with our culture and ethos, are at the heart of what we do. We recognise the unique impact our employees have, not only our clients, but also upon the communities in which we operate. Our success is dependent on every colleague, whatever their role, delivering our company values. Staff work with Compassion, Respect and Trust, thereby ensuring Collaboration, Inclusivity and Integrity.

We have plans for growth and are looking for two motivated individuals to join our dedicated and experienced Finance and Payroll teams to help us get there!

The Roles

We are now recruiting for two rising stars, one to join our Finance Team and the other to join our Payroll Team based at our Head Office in West Bridgford.

At Solo Support Services we take pride in delivering a high-quality service to our clients and their employees. You will become part of a supportive, customer-focused team and organisation.

Supporting colleagues in the either the Finance or Payroll team, you will assist in supporting a range of clients and developing your skills and knowledge over time. Having an eye for detail is vital as you will need to ensure that client records are kept up to date at all times. Remaining polite and professional is also essential as you will become a key point of contact for queries from clients, colleagues and external organisations.

We are offering the successful candidates the opportunity to complete either a Level 3 Payroll Administrator or a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship, learning on-the-job alongside some highly experienced Finance and Payroll professionals. Successful completion of this qualification will then allow you to apply for further qualifications either via the CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) or AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians). Further qualifications and training will be available as part of the company's development and learning opportunities.

In order to apply for this opportunity, candidates must possess a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C (9 - 4) or above (and this must include Maths and English). Any other Level 3 qualifications would be desirable.

As well as complying with the above basic requirements, we want candidates who demonstrate a positive and can-do attitude, and who want to help ensure that our clients are happy. You need to have a friendly approach and a willingness to learn and enhance your life skills.

Those who love Finance and/or Payroll and have a keen eye for detail will have a fantastic and rewarding career ahead of them.

Future prospectsThere is an opportunity to secure a permanent position after successfully completing the apprenticeship.

Salary: £6.40 per hour for the first year and after this depends on age.

Hours per week: 37 (plus ½ hour daily lunch break)
Working week: Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 5.00pm; Friday 9.00 to 4.30pm
Qualification: Apprenticeship standard Payroll administrator (Level 3) or Assistant Accountant (Level 3). Study Time will be given each week to complete the relevant online study., In return for your hard-work in helping us shape our future growth and development; we will provide a competitive salary and a positive and supportive working-environment and a benefits package which includes:

· Employer Contribution Pension Scheme.

· BUPA Cash-Back Health Plan.

· Detailed and thorough on-the-job training.

· Reviews and appraisals with your management team to ensure regular communication and providing you with a platform to enhance your career.

· Company events.

· Store Discount (Blue Light).