Accounts Apprentice

Job Summary: 

You will be a key member of the finance team, responsible for overseeing and supporting various financial operations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and administration. This role involves assisting with daily financial tasks, managing accounts, and providing analytical insights to support the finance team and the broader organisation. You will also contribute to the development of financial policies and procedures, liaise with other departments, and handle inbound calls related to financial enquiries. You will also be enroled in an Accounting and Finance Manager Degree Apprenticeship with Teesside University. 

Responsibilities: 

Financial Administration Support: Provide efficient support to the finance team, including handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury management, and data entry using Sage 50.

Reporting: Prepare and deliver financial reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. 

Analytical Assistance: Assist the head of finance in drawing up analytical conclusions on performance, contributing to the understanding of financial metrics and trends. 

Policy Development: Collaborate with the business to improve and develop financial policies and procedures, ensuring they align with organisational goals and compliance requirements.

Interdepartmental Liaison: Work closely with other departments to support their financial needs and ensure effective communication and coordination across the organisation. 

Financial Administration Maintenance: Ensure that all financial administration tasks are up-to-date, maintaining accurate and organised records. 

Ad Hoc Project Work: Undertake ad hoc projects as required, managing them within specified timeframes to support various business needs. 

Inbound Call Handling: Manage and respond to inbound calls related to financial enquiries, providing accurate information and resolving issues as needed to ensure customer satisfaction and efficient financial operations. 

Personal Attributes: 

You should have good telephone manners, be friendly, confident and be able to work under high pressure. You should be able to take instructions, follow procedures and adhere to rules and plans. You should also be able to use your own initiative to put forward ideas to the team and contribute 110% to your working day.

Training Outcome:

Potential permanent position may be available upon successful completion of the apprenticeship program.

Employer Description:

Unity World delivers B2B IT Support, Cloud Services, Telecommunications, Internet, VoIP, Hardware and Bespoke Software - Based in Middlesbrough

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Shift patterns TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Initiative