Finance Apprentice

The Finance Apprentice will be part of the transaction processing and reporting team, reporting directly into the Head of Finance. This is a developmental role with a core focus on transaction processing but will work across the business to improve right first-time processing rates and promote effective budget management. The role will also be outward facing interacting with suppliers and customers.

Main duties include:

Management of the Purchase Ledger to ensure all accounts are maintained, including accurate allocation of payments Input of all purchase invoices into the accounting system and matching to PO.  For any unmatched invoices, follow up with the relevant cost centre owner for approval and PO to be raised Reconciling supplier statements Dealing with supplier queries Producing recommendations for weekly payment runs and processing payment runs Closing WIP orders Processing expense claims Managing petty cash Cover for sales ledger processing Ad-hoc tasks to assist the Head of Finance

Training:

Accounts/Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship

Full training in all of the above will be provided and the successful candidate will also attend weekly day release at Access Training.

 6-month probationary period applies.

Training Outcome:

The apprenticeship will be on a fixed term basis however, the company have a very good conversion rate and expect that the finance apprentice will be able to become a permanent member of the team at the end of their apprenticeship.

There is a genuine opportunity for gaining a long term career for the right candidate who can develop and grow within the role.

Employer Description:
Originating in 1885, Clearly Drinks have been bottling in the North East for over 130 years. Well known for many years as ‘Villa Drinks’ and a truly local North East business since its inception Clearly Drinks has become one of the UK’s leading specialist bottlers with well-loved brands including Perfectly Clear, Northumbria Spring, Upstream and Revolution Waves.

Working Hours :
Mon-Thurs 8:30am-5pm Friday 8:30am-3pm 38 hours per week.

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