Curve IT is a technology and communications company based in central Brighton.  Our aim is to deliver impactful IT solutions in a friendly and engaging manner.  We specialise in IT consultancy; wireless networking; managed IT services and support.  Our portfolio of clients is extensive and diverse, from the world’s tallest moving observation tower, British Airways i360, through to the residential developer, Essential Living.

We are rapidly growing company with high aspirations and are looking for people that are enthusiastic and motivated, with a flexible approach and who enjoy achieving team goals.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

Finance (70%):

• Purchase Ledger
• Sales Ledger
• Purchase Orders
• Payment of suppliers
• Reconcile the bank account
• Undertake Credit Control
• Complete quarterly VAT Returns
• Produce budgets, financial reports and forecasts
• Prepare Accounts for Year End
• Manage payroll and pension requirements
• Process employee expenses
• Manage Petty Cash
• Maintains business and office records

Purchasing (20%):

• Obtain supplier quotations
• Manage purchasing/delivery cycle

Office Management (10%):

• Keep the office super-organised
• Liaise with the New England House Building Manager on any facilities issues
• Ensure we are well stocked with office supplies including stationery and refreshments
• Manage the cleaner
• Perform any other ad hoc duties as required

Skills and Experience:

• 3 years’ experience of working in a similar role
• Excellent knowledge of Xero
• Excellent MS Excel skills
• Preferably AAT/CIMA/ACCA qualified (or studying for these exams)
• Proficient user MS Word and Outlook

Person Specification:

• A flexible ‘can do’ attitude
• Excellent attention to detail and levels of accuracy
• Good time management and organisational skills, able to priorities tasks
• Able to work independently and be part of a team.

Further information:

This role reports to the Operations Manager, based in our office at New England House in central Brighton.  The role is for 20 hours per week worked over 4 – 5 days.  The salary for the role is £25,000 (pro-rata).

How to apply:

Please apply by sending your CV to jobs@curveit.com.  In your covering email, please advise us when you would be able to start.

Closing date: 31 March 2017

We politely request no contact from recruitment agencies for this role.

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The timing couldn’t be better as next week, 6 – 10 March 2017, is the 10th National Apprenticeship Week (NAW 2017).  The week will highlight the investment and success of apprenticeships in the UK over the last decade and will continue to promote apprenticeships as a fast-track to a successful career.

Mitch has joined Curve IT after applying for a 15-month apprenticeship through 3aaa in central Brighton, a national provider of Apprenticeships in England.  Most of his time will be spent working alongside our technical support team.  He’ll also spend a total of eight weeks at the 3aaa academy, where he’ll be in a classroom environment for his theoretical learning.

For Curve IT, the opportunity to take on an apprentice enables us to employ someone who is highly motivated, eager to learn and that we can train to our specification for our growing business needs. We view apprenticeships as a valuable investment in our personnel and we know our clients will enjoy working with Mitch.  Mitch is not only interested in technology, proving this by setting up his own home network, but also has previous experience in a customer service environment.

Mitch researched the various routes into a career in IT.  There were two main options that he considered; to study for applicable entry level certifications in a classroom environment or an IT apprenticeship within an organisation.  Mitch opted for the apprenticeship as he feels it lends itself to his preferred practical and hands-on style of learning, “rather than reading through text books I can be learning as I work.  I know what I do on the course is directly applicable to the role.”

“Another reason I opted for an apprenticeship was the opportunity it gives me. If I were to study for certifications in my own time, I would end up with those qualifications but I would still be looking for the right role.  With an apprenticeship it combines the learning and the experience into one, as well as giving me a foot in the door in terms of work in the field.”

Mitch’s chosen apprenticeship is called Level 3 Trailblazer – Infrastructure Technician.  This is a combination of two Level 3 Diplomas, four BCS Certificates and an MTA, covering many different aspects of information and communications technology.

Click here for more information regarding the apprenticeship scheme.

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