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Assistant Accountant Apprentice

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Accountant Apprentice to support the Finance and Accounts team with the day-to-day running of the finance function. Full training will be provided, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience.

  • What will the apprentice be doing?
    • Supporting month-end duties by assisting with updating and reconciling the financial ledgers
    • Prepare and post authorised journals to the nominal ledger
    • Assist the Management Accountant to prepare forecast and budgetary information
    • Prepare a monthly cost analysis of various overhead costs
    • Input purchase ledger invoices, credit notes and debit notes into the finance system
    • Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
    • Approve authorised invoices, credit notes and debit notes for payment
    • Run month-end and mid-month payment runs for approval
    • Reconcile supplier balances with supplier statements
    • Set up new accounts and amend existing accounts on the sales and purchase ledgers
    • Support month-end duties by assisting with updating and reconciling the financial ledgers
    • General administration duties, including filing and sending emails
    • Support Credit Control and chase late payments
    • Monitor daily communications and answer queries via email and telephone
    • Post and record cash received on the sales ledger
    • Carry out any other duties as required by the Management Accountant  

  • What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

    This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model, which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Derby Road Campus. This attendance is required during term time only.

    You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

    You will experience a blended learning model.

  • What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

    Full-time employment upon completing apprenticeship successfully.

  • Desired skills and personal qualities
    Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

  • Qualifications
    GCSE English (Grade 4) Essential
    GCSE Maths (Grade 4) Essential

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