Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Raising Sales invoices – Service. Chasing overdue debt in a timely manner to reduce debtors’ day. Processing new customer application forms & completing required credit checks. Applying for Credit Insurance, ensuring the company risk is kept to a minimum. Sending Customer Statements monthly. Liaising with customers to resolve queries in a timely manner. Allocating customer receipts on Xero/Sage. Ensuring the correct VAT treatment is applied to invoices, including DRC. Working closely with the finance team to improve processes and controls within the Sales Ledger function. Adhering to EA-RS social values whilst undertaking all business tasks. Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

Training:

Working towards your Level 2 AAT Qualification you’ll attend monthly online 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!)  with your Tutor to learn Modules including general business, understanding your organisation, accounting systems & processes, basic accounting & ethical standards. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

The Level 2 AAT includes a Mandatory Qualification ‘Certificate in Accounting’ made up of 4 modules/exams including Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls, Principles of Costing & The Business Environment.

Training Outcome:
As with any apprenticeship opportunity – if you prove yourself to be a valuable member of the team there is a strong chance of a permanent post within the business.

Employer Description:
EA-RS Fire Engineering are a leading UK specialist in fire detection, fire alarms, fire suppression, water mist and sprinkler systems. To meet their customer requirements, they work to understand individual business needs and offer dedicated fire systems consultancy.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Time management,Prioritisation,Positive attitude,Motivation