Administrative/Purchase Ledger Clerk Apprentice

·        General administrative duties to include filing, scanning and photocopying documents

·        Use of email and the telephone

·        Maintaining accurate and up to date customer details and account records

·        Data entry

·        Post contract applications and invoices on a timely basis

·        Post sales ledger cash receipts daily and allocate as required

·        Create and issue authenticated receipts where necessary

·        Produce and issue approved customer statements

·        Perform general house-keeping duties

·        Post authorised write-offs monthly

·        Reconcile contract sales ledger and sales ledger on a daily basis using Excel

·        Regularly contact customers by phone, fax and email to chase overdue payments within agreed timescales

·        Maintain accurate administrative records of all chasing activity

·        Undertake account reconciliations as required

·        Make adjustments, handle queries and resolve problems within Company guidelines and policy

The ideal candidate should have good IT skills and a basic knowledge of Excel. Full ongoing training will be given.

Probationary period applies

Training:
Business Administrator level 3 apprenticeship standard Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English if exemptions are not held

Training Outcome:

The role is intended to develop over time in terms of responsibilities and the training offered.  Full training will be given on an ongoing basis, alongside the apprenticeship – with day release at one day per month at Access Training on Team Valley, Gateshead.

Employer Description:
John N Dunn started out in North Shields in the late nineteenth century and has since opened a further 2 sites in Yorkshire and Scotland. They are an established building services company with a qualified workforce that has experience of working in the private, public and commercial sectors, working as either the primary contractors, or as sub-contractors and suppliers. Providing design and installation to servicing & maintenance of renewable, mechanical, electrical, security and plumbing & heating systems.

Working Hours :
37.5 hrs per week - 8.00am-4.00pm / 9.00am-5.00pm Mon to Fri Exact hrs to be agreed with line Manager / 30 minutes lunch break

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Confident telephone manner