Apprentice Accounts Assistant

The ideal candidate would support the finance team and perform daily accounting tasks in credit control and Accounts-payable. Study support and full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with maintaining UK Accounts Receivable ledger to the current high standard. Ledger consists of about 400 accounts totalling almost £2m. Assist with maintaining Accounts Payables. Developing relationships with key customers and suppliers. Allocating cash receipts and processing supplier payments. Monitoring shipments for accounts which are overdue or in excess of the credit limit. Obtain authorisation from management where relevant. Resolving customer and supplier queries in a timely manner. Ensuring overdue accounts are kept within agreed limits. Ensure overdue accounts are placed on stop in line with company policy. Assist with processing supplier invoices/credits, and ensure payments are paid promptly and to terms. Assist with bank reconciliations. Liaising with all departments. Credit checking and opening new customer accounts. Updating procedural documents.

Training:

As part of this role, you will undertake the Assistant Accountant level 3 apprenticeship. You will have the opportunity to learn in your role and will be provided with approximately one day per week to study. Your training will be completed online with a dedicated tutor who will support you in your studies. Your delivery schedule will also include some face-to-face training sessions with your tutor.  You will be given one day a week to work on your apprenticeship training. 

The training you will be completing as part of the Assistant Accountant Level 3 apprenticeship standard includes: 

Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) End-Point Assessment (EPA) Continued Professional Development training, organisational structure Business Awareness Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements Management Accounting Techniques Tax Processes for Business Assist with monthly and year-end reporting of financial and accounts information Maintain financial and accounting records, including the timely collation of data from a range of sources Safeguard against suspicious activities, for example anti-money laundering. Assist with the compilation of accounting and financial records, for example, to inform direct and indirect tax returns Deliver financial and accounting information and data to stakeholders to ensure that key messages are communicated. Assist in the maintenance and use of digital systems by using software applications and packages to support the delivery of accurate and timely financial and accounting information. Use digital systems safely to ensure that the cybersecurity of the organisation is not compromised, and data handling legislative requirements are met. Undertake Continuous Professional Development by keeping up to date with relevant statutory obligations and procedural best practice. Presenting Like a Pro - workshop on how to deliver high quality presentations

Training Outcome:

The company takes pride in supporting apprentices within their business to be successful and for the right candidate there is a possible permanent position opportunity after the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Airflow Developments Ltd was founded in 1955 in High Wycombe and has grown into a renowned international company. Working within the Construction Trade providing expertise in the fields of fan design and air flow measurement. An excellent company to work for and a great place to start your career.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 9.00 - 17.00, working 37 hours.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience