Apprentice Assistant Accountant

The purpose of the role is to provide an effective and efficient financial service whilst undertaking accounting training. The successful candidate will be expected to provide the highest level of customer service and financial support. 

Key Accountabilities:

This role is primarily responsible supporting all aspects of the accounts payable function for all specified entities within the group. To assist with and support other key areas of the financial accounting team tasks, as specified. To fulfil all aspects of the role as prescribed in the detailed role profile (if applicable). To always follow standard business processes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Administration of accounts payable ledger; facilitate the maintenance of timely and accurate data entry to ensure the integrity of any output information. Processing supplier invoices and credit notes in various currencies. Processing intercompany invoices for group companies. Logging query invoices and redistributing once approved. Responding to supplier queries by phone and/ or email. Liaising with the business to resolve invoice queries and ensuring correct coding for all invoices. Ensuring all invoices are processed with accurate VAT codes. Managing of the AP mailbox ensuring all emails are dealt with promptly. Processing employee cash and credit card expenses on the AP ledger. Supporting with the preparation of weekly payment runs for multiple currencies in line with standard business processes and issuing remittances in a timely manner. Processing payments including direct debits and one-off payments on the AP ledger. Continually reviewing and suggesting process improvement opportunities to ensure efficiency and excellence within the AP function. Assisting in AP continuous improvement initiatives and follow new AP processes as defined, in line with business changes. Supporting with completing AP month end process including reconciliation of accounts payable reports to associated general ledger accounts. Liaising with the Purchasing department on order queries including open orders and GRNI. Supporting with the preparation of Input and Import VAT reports. Once embedded into the role, provide cross skills cover for critical tasks within the finance team, in particular support to the AR specialist.

Training:

For the full apprenticeship, learners will complete:

Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard. All knowledge, skills and behaviours. Level 3 AAT Bookkeeping qualification.

For the End Point Assessment (EPA), apprentices will undertake a multiple- choice knowledge test and a reflective discussion underpinned by the portfolio of evidence.

Apprentices must attend college sessions once a week (term-time) at the Ipswich Road campus, located near Norwich city centre.

Training Outcome:
A position may be available for the right candidate following successful completion of the apprenticeship. The business is looking for somebody who wants to develop and gain a full-time position following their apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
With a portfolio of more than 79 issued patents, we take pride in product excellence. We pioneered produce labeling and commercialized many product innovations such as Sinclair Tab-Lift®, Sinclair Peel & Reveal®, Sinclair Print on Demand®, the Sinclair Compact Pattern Labeler™, and the ground-breaking RM6 with its game-changing rotary head and bellows label application system. Today, we deliver a comprehensive offering of food-safe fresh produce labels and labeling equipment that enable packers and shippers to showcase their brand identity and differentiate themselves. Based in Fresno, California, and Norwich, England, Sinclair now has 9 label-manufacturing sites around the world with labeling systems installed in more than 45 countries worldwide. Our labels are unsurpassed, comprised of micro-thin material that is food-safe and complies with requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Union (EU).

Working Hours :
Working hours will be Monday - Friday, 08:30- 17:00. 60 minute break every day.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Interest in finance,Accurate Maths skills,Good time management,Flexible,Friendly and approachable,Innovative,Conscientious,Well- presented