Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Day to day role responsibilities will include:

Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks Identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices Reconciling bank accounts, processing invoices, tracking expenses, and preparing bank deposits Process company credit card expenses Creating and maintaining spreadsheets Support Month-End Procedures: Assisting with month-end financial reporting, including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries Undertake other ad hoc duties to support the day to day smooth running of the department or the business

Training:
The apprentice will be working towards the Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship standard including the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting Classroom attendance at Colchester Institute (Colchester Campus) every other week

Training Outcome:

Subject to performance there will be a position within our accounts team.

Employer Description:
Lexden Contracts Ltd, founded in 2013 by Owner and Managing Director Simon Bartholomew, initially operated as a General Building Contractor. We undertook projects including new builds, extensions, and alterations, collaborating closely with both developers and private clients. Our vision has always been to create a client centred business, aiming to form lasting relationships. This approach has proven highly successful during our 11 years of trading. In recent years, the company has shifted slightly in its direction, including a restructure of our Senior Management Team in 2020. Still operating as a local, family run business we continue to engage in general building works under our minor works and maintenance division, our primary focus has become operating as a Main Contractor. During this transition, we have committed to implementing all necessary systems, procedures, accreditations, health & safety protocols, and insurances. At Lexden Contracts, we prioritize our clients and consultants in every aspect of our work. We are passionate about achieving perfect delivery on every project we undertake.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with a one hour lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Number skills,Team working,keen to learn