Level 2 Accounts and Finance Assistant Apprentice

Accounts Receivable

Monitor customer accounts regularly and chase overdue payments to ensure prompt collection Place customer accounts on hold where credit limits are exceeded, liaising with relevant internal teams Post customer cash receipts accurately and allocate transactions correctly Prepare and run month-end debtors reports to support financial reporting Carry out aged debt analysis to identify overdue balances and highlight areas of concern Prepare and distribute weekly debtors reports to the finance team and relevant stakeholders

Accounts Payable & Employee Expenses

Process employee expense claims and mileage reimbursements accurately and in a timely manner Maintain supplier master data and ensure new supplier approvals are fully completed and compliant Support the processing of supplier invoices

Fixed Assets & Payroll

Maintain and update the fixed asset register, including depreciation and disposal processing Assist with the reallocation of company vehicles and maintain accurate related records Process pension payments in line with payroll schedules and compliance requirements

Reporting & Data Management

Ensure customer, supplier, and chart of accounts data is accurate and kept up to date

Credit Control & Risk Management

Participate in credit control calls with sales and commercial teams to resolve outstanding issues Support the preparation of doubtful debt provisions at month-end

Training:

4 days per week at William Hackett Lifting Products Limited. 

1 day per week at Newcastle College. 

Training Outcome:

This role offers structured training and practical experience across multiple finance disciplines, supporting the completion of a Level 2 Accounts / Finance qualification and long-term career development within finance.

Employer Description:

William Hackett offers a wide range of innovative solutions designed for use across all industries. We deal through distribution, but a lot of time is spent engaging with end users and industry stakeholders. This gives us great insight into the challenges our customers face, broadens our understanding, and drives the passion to deliver solutions for our customers.

Working Hours :
9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, with 30 mins unpaid lunch each day.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working