ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
CHESTER
£30,000 to £33,000 + BENEFITS
THE OPPORTUNITY:
We’re exclusively partnering with a well-established and growing legal firm who are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day running of the finance department.
Working closely with the Head of Accounts and Legal Cashier, this is a great opportunity for someone with previous accounts or finance administration experience who is looking to develop their career within a professional services environment.
The successful candidate will support a broad range of finance duties including client and office account transactions, payroll support, reconciliations, billing, and month-end processes, whilst ensuring compliance with SRA Accounts Rules and legal accounting procedures.
THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:
Reporting to the Head of Accounts, supporting the day-to-day running of the accounts department alongside the Legal Cashier
Assisting with processing client and office account transactions in line with SRA Accounts Rules
Processing payroll and supporting monthly salary administration
Posting and reconciling purchase invoices, supplier payments, and staff expenses
Supporting bank reconciliations and ensuring the bank matches the system
Assisting with client billing, credit control, and allocation of receipts
Preparing payment runs and processing electronic transfers where required
Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly
Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting requirements
Liaising with fee earners and internal departments regarding account queries
Supporting the Head of Accounts with ad hoc finance and administrative duties
Ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal accounting procedures at all times
Assisting with both month-end and year-end accounts
THE PERSON:
Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant or Legal Accounts Assistant, or similar
Experience working within a legal or professional services environment would be advantageous
Knowledge or exposure to SRA Accounts Rules would be beneficial, but not essential
Confident processing invoices, reconciliations, payments, and general finance administration
Experience supporting payroll administration would be an advantage
Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
Good communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with internal stakeholders
Competent IT skills including MS Excel and finance systems
A reliable and trustworthy individual who can handle confidential information appropriately
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Accounts Assistant role via the advert for immediate consideration.
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ACCOUNTS ASSISTANTHAMMERSMITH, WEST LONDON (OFFICE BASED)£30,000 to £40,000 + BENEFITS
THE OPPORTUNITY:We’re partnering with a well-established and highly reputable hospitality business that is looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day running of the finance function.Working closely with the Financial Controller, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous experience in a position such as Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant, who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and professional environment.The successful candidate will support a broad range of finance duties including reconciliations, purchase ledger, invoicing, supplier payments, banking, and reporting, whilst ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and efficiently.THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:
Reporting to the Financial Controller, supporting the day-to-day running of the accounts function
Taking full responsibility for the Accounts Payable process, processing large volumes of invoices into the system (using tech-based scanning), validating accuracy and confirming onto the system
Reconciling supplier statements and preparing files for monthly payment runs
Using EPOS till data to reviewing daily sale transactions/takings, investigating discrepancies, and chasing outstanding payments from customers
Raising sales invoices and issuing statements to customers
Making bank deposits and supporting daily banking activities
Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly
Supporting month-end finance administration and reporting duties
Liaising with suppliers and internal departments regarding account queries
Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounts and administrative duties
Ensuring confidentiality and accuracy across all financial processes at all times
THE PERSON:
Current experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, or similar role
Experience within hospitality, retail, or a fast-paced customer-focused environment would be advantageous, but is not essential
Confident processing invoices, reconciliations, payments, and general finance administration
Experience using Xero or similar accounting software would be beneficial
Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and analytical skills
Good IT skills including MS Excel and finance systems
A team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
Able to work effectively under pressure within a busy environment
TO APPLY:Please send your CV for the Accounts Assistant role via the advert for immediate consideration.
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Prepare accounts for a range of clients, gaining hands-on experience in financial reporting and year-end account preparation.
Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current regulations.
Support the completion of personal and corporation tax work, including calculations, documentation, and submissions.
Carry out bookkeeping tasks such as recording financial transactions, reconciling accounts, and maintaining accurate client records.
Provide general office and administrative support, including managing correspondence, organising files, and assisting with day-to-day business operations.
Work closely with experienced professionals to develop practical accounting knowledge and build valuable skills for a long-term career in finance and accountancy.
Training:
Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard.
Training is delivered by Birmingham Metropolitan College in partnership with Mindful Education, combining online learning with face-to-face classroom lessons through a blended delivery model.
At least 20% of your working hours will be dedicated to training or study.
Training Outcome:
Successful completion of the Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship may lead to a permanent role within the business, with progression opportunities into positions such as Assistant Accountant or Accounts Technician. The apprentice may also progress onto further professional study, including the Level 4 Professional Accounting/Tax Technician apprenticeship, supporting long-term career development within accountancy and finance.
Employer Description:We offer a variety of general services to include accountancy, book keeping, management accounts, audit, taxation, consultancy, payroll and Auto Enrolment pension management to a wide range of local, regional and national businesses across the UK. Some of whom also have International presence as well. The practice supports over 500 clients across a whole range of sectors from the service and financial sector to the manufacturing and automotive trade, from fast food and restaurant chains to hair salons and charities, we have expertise to ensure you receive expert advice regardless of size or sector within which you work.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday: 9am - 5pm with a 1 hour break each day
Friday 9:00am-4pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Patience....Read more...
During your Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship, you will receive full training to confidently carry out a range of duties, including:
Assisting in the sale of over-the-counter medicines and healthcare products
Receiving and processing prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
Ordering, receiving, and safely storing pharmaceutical stock, maintaining appropriate records
Liaising with customers to provide friendly, personalised service and advice on products
Managing stock levels, replenishing shelves, and maintaining a clean, organised sales area
Receiving and verifying deliveries, checking quantities against orders and reporting shortages to the supervisor
Processing customer payments accurately using the till (cash, card, and account payments)
Assisting with daily or end-of-shift till reconciliations when required
Ensuring all activities meet quality, health and safety, and customer service standards
Applying specialist product knowledge when assisting with sales and customer queries
Keeping the workplace clean, tidy, and compliant with health and safety standards
Completing all mandatory and apprenticeship training in line with programme requirements
Carrying out any other reasonable duties required to support the smooth running of the pharmacy
Training:This apprenticeship is work-based learning. Therefore, most of the time you will be working at the employer’s address.
Pharmacy Services Assistant Level 2
Functional Skills, if required
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/pharmacy-services-assistant-v1-0
Please note that the apprenticeship standards require the apprentice to sit for an End Point Assessment. Please refer to the link above for more information.Training Outcome:
Potential of ongoing employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, if there is a position available at that time
Employer Description:Applegate Pharmacy is a trusted independent NHS community pharmacy dedicated to supporting the health and wellbeing of the local community. With a friendly and professional team, we provide a wide range of services including prescription dispensing, health advice, flu vaccinations, and over-the-counter medicines. We pride ourselves on offering personalised care, ensuring every customer receives the best support and guidance for their needs. Applegate Pharmacy also offers convenient prescription ordering, delivery, and collection services, helping patients manage their healthcare with ease and reliability. It’s a great place to learn, grow, and make a real difference in people’s lives.Working Hours :Variety of shifts between Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 6.45pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working....Read more...
Set up new supplier accounts ensuring accuracy and compliance
Maintain current supplier listing to ensure records are up to date
Process trade and non-trade invoices
Ownership of auto invoice import within the ERP
Investigate and resolve transaction discrepancies and identify processing anomalies
Reconcile supplier statements to ledgers and ensure timely resolution of account discrepancies
Process supplier payments safeguarding bank data integrity
Reconcile cash ledgers to bank statements across multiple currencies
Import of expense data utilising interface between expenses platform and ERP
Petty cash reconciliations
Driving continuous Improvement in financial processes and controls
General administration & ad hoc tasks
Training:
Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2
On the job training will be delivered by the Employer and Apprenticeship delivery will be with New College Swindon
Training Outcome:Full-time position if available.Employer Description:The Interconnect Solutions Group is the global supplier of niche electrical-mechanical solutions with the personal touch. Our product portfolio includes high performance Interconnection products, Identification and Protection products, Earth Bonding Leads and Metal Braided products.Working Hours :Standard hours are Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm with 1-hour for lunch.Skills: IT skills,Administrative skills,Initiative,Numerate and articulate,Team player,Diligent,Responsible,Basic/intermediate Excel skill....Read more...
We are seeking an enthusiastic, caring and hardworking individual to work across various areas of the high school. This will include support in classrooms, working with small groups, and providing care over the lunchtime period.
Your day-to-day duties will include:
Assisting with the general pastoral care of students during the school day
Developing an understanding of the learning needs of students and using this knowledge to support them to become independent learners in the classroom
To take into account a student’s learning needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations and use of equipment and materials
To monitor students’ responses to learning activities and progress towards targets, record achievement and provide feedback to teachers
To assist in the implementation and tracking of student targets
To provide support for students’ emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour and demonstrating high expectations, in line with the school's Behaviour Policy
To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Training:Apprenticeship Details - 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote).
Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider).Training Outcome:
Completion of a Level 3 apprenticeship and potentially a full-time position
Employer Description:Two Rivers School is a generic co-educational special school for pupils with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The High School caters for students aged between 11 and 19 years of age. Pupils have wide ranging abilities with some exhibiting learning difficulties and/or delay in their learning. Whilst it is impossible to generalise on the nature of these needs, they can necessitate creative approaches to teaching styles and delivery, classroom management and climate.Working Hours :Monday - Friday (Shifts to be confirmed, term time only).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Our Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeships are delivered through monthly cohort sessions hosted on Microsoft Teams for approximately 2 hours per session. The learners will need to be given time away from their daily duties to attend the sessions. These sessions can be recorded as off-the-job training. The timetable for these sessions can be accessed through the learners' OneFile account, which will be issued upon successful completion of the enrolment process. Following this, learners will engage in virtual one-on-one meetings with their tutors every 4-6 weeks to discuss their learning, assess progress, and establish SMART targets for the upcoming learning period. We ask that the learners' mentor attend these sessions to contribute to their progress and success. In addition, learners will need to be assigned 3 hours per week for study time, which can also be recorded as off-the-job training time. Learners will need to record 417 hours of off-the-job training time throughout their apprenticeship, please note that this does not mean that the member of staff will be away from their role for this amount of time. The teaching sessions and time given for completing written work can be recorded as off-the-job, along with any new learning experience or activity that takes place naturally during the workday.Training Outcome:Apprentices may be offered a permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Victoria Road Primary School is a larger than average primary school set in the heart of its community.The school was built 130 years ago and is extremely proud of its heritage. We have a very dedicated team of staff who work tirelessly to provide quality learning opportunities for the children. We have very high expectations in all that we do and aim to offer the very best for our children so that they develop into happy, confident and responsible learners.Working Hours :8:30am - 15:30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
As an Account Apprentice, you will have a solid grasp of and ability to handle numbers and numeracy skills. You will need to complete tasks involving numerical data accurately and efficiently. You will be part of an efficient and effective accounts and finance team.
Day-to-day duties will include:
Entry of financial records and supporting role within the financial department.
Entering financial data into databases.
Processing of income and payments.
Processing business invoices.
Updating financial records.
Assisting preparation of balance sheet and income statements.
Reconciling bank statements.
The creation of analysis reports.
Performing general administrative duties, for example, filing and organising documents.
Essential & Desired skills:
A candidate's ambition, willingness and interest in working with numbers need to be demonstrated.
Attention to detail, not just in terms of accuracy, but also in terms of spotting discrepancies and preventing any potential financial inconsistencies.
Familiarity with Excel.
Confident Communication – for consulting with customers, suppliers, and staff in other departments.
A flexible working attitude, being prepared to undertake non-financial administrative duties and assist other departments if the need arises.
Basic numeracy, literacy and IT skills.
Willingness to learn.
Flexible work ethic, prepared to help staff from all departments.
Training:Apprenticeship Details – 17 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 2 Accounts Assistant Qualification (All learning is delivered online/ remote).
Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider).Training Outcome:Completion of the level 2 apprenticeship and potentially a full-time role.Employer Description:We offer unique classic women's clothing and accessories and giftware via our Mail Order Catalogue and Website. Established for over 30 years, based in Cheltenham.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 9AM – 5:30PM (40 hours per week).Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Reception duties to include answering and fielding calls and taking messages
Greeting visitors & providing refreshments
Ensuring office areas are kept clean & tidy
Opening & distributing mail
Franking outgoing mail & keeping post area tidy
Practical administration tasks such as filing, posting, delivery, scanning, shredding & photocopying
Monitoring all office supply levels and ordering in stationery as required
Support case administrators, managers and directors in carrying out specific case-related tasks
Assisting the cashier with client account postings and bank reconciliations
Preparing accurate books and records inventories, and taking responsibility for the safeguard, removal and storage of such from company premises
Data entry of case documents as required
Complete appropriate banking and cheque request forms in order to ensure that client estate monies are handled and dealt with correctly
Adhere to statutory compliance and current legislation, best practice and procedures under supervision
Attendance on site at clients as and when required
Prepare and maintain Excel spreadsheets, and provide analysis of data
Training:The successful apprentices will work towards the L2 Accounts /Finance Assistant apprenticeship with AAT L2 delivered alongside.Day-to-day training will be provided by the employer.Training Outcome:It is anticipated that a permanent vacancy will be available at the end of the apprenticeship, with real prospects of career progression and professional exam support.Employer Description:Lewis Business Recovery and Insolvency is an independent, friendlyand professional practice that adds value to directors, lenders,creditors, stakeholders, accountants and other advisers by deliveringproactive and pragmatic solutions to businesses and individuals
experiencing financial difficulty.
The firm’s ethos is to identify the most appropriate outcome for allparties, promoting business continuity and preserving employmentwherever possible, while consistently providing a high standard of
service at a reasonable cost.Working Hours :37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Assisting with the general pastoral care of students during both before and after school clubs and the school day
Developing an understanding of the learning needs of students and using this knowledge to support them to become independent learners in the classroom
To take into account a student’s learning needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations and use of equipment and materials
To monitor students’ responses to learning activities and progress towards targets, record achievement and provide feedback to teachers
To assist in the implementation and tracking of student targets
To provide support for students’ emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour and demonstrating high expectations, in line with the school's Behaviour Policy
To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Training:
Teaching Assistant Level 3
Day release at Tamworth campus during term-time only
Apprentices without English and maths at Level 2 must achieve these prior to taking the End-Point Assessment
Training Outcome:
Possibility of a full-time job when the apprenticeship completed
Employer Description:Two Rivers High School is a generic co-educational special school for pupils with a statement of special educational needs.
The High School caters for students aged between 11 and 19 years of age. Pupils have wide ranging abilities with some exhibiting learning difficulties and/or delay in their learning.
Whilst it is impossible to generalise on the nature of these problems, they can necessitate creative approaches to teaching styles and delivery, classroom management and climate.
At Two Rivers we believe in the concept of lifelong learning and the idea that both adults and children learn new things every day. We maintain that learning should be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for
everyone; it should be fun. Through our teaching we equip pupils with the
skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to be able to make informed choices about the important things in their lives.
We believe that appropriate teaching and learning experiences help pupils to lead happy and rewarding livesWorking Hours :Monday to Friday, working day to be discussed at interview.Skills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Provide accounting & administration support within our client accounting team
To ensure accuracy, efficiency and professionalism when dealing with internal and external providers, including both colleagues and insurers
Liaise and build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders through regular communication via email, Teams, and telephone
Run system month ends and ad hoc system reports
Ensure system tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner
Production of income payments to partner brokers per the allocated schedule
Reconciling, posting, and settling of insurer/introducer accounts.
Pay accounts periodically, in line with credit terms and in compliance with FCA Regulation. Discrepancies or aged creditors investigated and queried when identified
Organise payments to insurer/introducer online by BACS.
Cash accounting work - Posting of client receipts via card, cheque, and BACS payment
Raise queries and maintain logs for unallocated cash receipts
Monitor client receipts, including cheque logs, to confirm the timeliness of banking
Issue premium refunds to clients in line with internal processes and FCA regulations
Liaise with branch account handlers to ensure up to date records are kept
Training:The applicant will train under First Intuition East & North Ltd for their Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant qualification. They will be expected to attend regular in-centre tuition courses throughout a 12 - 14-month period, which will help develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours in accountancy-related practices. First Intuition East & North Ltd has Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich and Milton Keynes centres. Training Outcome:
IBA career (senior, exec etc.)
Global business
Management opportunities
Gateway to general insurance role
Gateway to central service teams
Employer Description:Founded as a family business in 1939, Brown & Brown is a leading global insurance intermediary, employing over 23,000 teammates worldwide and generating over $4.8BN in revenue. Following the acquisition of Global Risk Partners (GRP) in July 2022, we are now one of the largest insurance intermediaries in the UK and Ireland, working with almost half a million personal and commercial customers across a spectrum of industries, sectors and specialist insurance and risk management needs.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9am to 5pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Outlook, Word and Excel....Read more...
Dealing with Purchase ledger and sales ledger– Entering Invoices, Matching, Coding, etc.
Assisting initially with the wages and payroll, but quickly leading to covering all the wages and payroll functions.
General office duties such as Filing, scanning, dealing with the post, taking phone calls and general enquiries.
General ad hoc duties in the accounts department.
Creating spreadsheets, generating reports, reconciliations, and general accounting tasks.
Previous credit control experience would be preferred.
Apprenticeship Requirements
As part of your role, you will complete a structured Apprenticeship Programme designed to support your development. You will be expected to:
Attend all training sessions, inductions, and reviews, demonstrating punctuality and commitment
Complete coursework and assignments within agreed deadlines
Build and maintain a portfolio of evidence throughout the programme
Actively engage with your tutor, assessor, and line manager to maximise learning and development
Training:The broad purpose of the occupation is to support internal and external customers in the administration of their financial and accounting activities.
They may work as an assistant accountant in a practice or alternatively within the finance function of an organisation. An assistant accountant helps in the operation of day-to-day financial activities. These may include data entry to month end management accounts and year-end financial statements. In addition, the assistant accountant may find themselves involved in regulatory financial requirements.
These may include the completion of VAT returns or assisting in the preparation of tax computations.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely accounts services. This will include their line manager and team members, together with the workers and the clients of the organisation they are managing accounts for.
They may liaise with software departments, or houses, where the accounts system is hosted externally.
An assistant accountant will be responsible for managing their own caseload and time whilst reporting to a more senior accountant.
You will demonstrate the following duties:
Duty 1
Assist with monthly and year-end reporting of financial and accounts information. This will include the timely collation of data from a range of sources, such as different functions within one organisation, or a range of external clients if operating in a practice. This includes both foreseeable finance and accounting data requirements and unexpected requirements.
Duty 2
Maintain financial and accounting records including the timely collation of data from a range of sources. For example, different functions within one organisation, or a range of external clients if operating in practice. This includes both foreseeable requirements and unexpected requests, often to tight timescales.
Duty 3
Safeguard against suspicious activities, for example, anti-money laundering.
Duty 4
Assist with the compilation of accounting and financial records, for example, to inform direct and indirect tax returns under supervision, audit documentation or control account reconciliations.
Duty 5
Deliver financial and accounting information and data to stakeholders to ensure that key messages are communicated.
Duty 6
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.
Duty 7
Use digital systems safely to ensure that the cyber security of the organisation is not compromised, and data handling legislative requirements are met.
Duty 8
Undertake Continuous Professional Development by keeping up to date with relevant statutory obligations and procedural best practice.
Duty 9
Collaborate with people both internally and/or externally at appropriate levels with a view to deliver a service that meets customer’s needs with a commitment to professional and ethical standards, for example, professional code of conduct and duty of confidentiality as appropriate.Training Outcome:There is a strong possibility that you will gain a permanent position following successful employment, as well as achievement of the full apprenticeship qualification.
There may also be further apprenticeship/other training available following successful employment and achievement of the apprenticeship qualifications.Employer Description:Collett & Sons Ltd is a successful family-owned Company. It has developed into a multimodal operator set within 4 divisions to reflect the diverse nature of the business and the clients it serves.
The 4 integrated divisions allow a ‘One Stop Shop’ service:
Transport - Undertaking General transport, Freight Forwarding and WarehousingHeavy Lift & Projects - Heavy transport, Lifting & Project managementMarine - Vessel Chartering operations, Port and Ships Agency serviceConsulting - Undertaking Route surveying, site access studies & reporting
The Company specialise in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Heavy Engineering, Renewables and Civil & Infrastructure markets, transporting and moving difficult loads in the UK & Worldwide. Operating from the 5-acre Head Office site in Halifax, the company has an additional 10-acre site in Goole, and a 3-acre site in Grangemouth.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 09.00hrs to 17.00hrs. Overtime and weekend working is occasionally required by the demands of the business.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Excellent Timekeeping,Excellent Punctuality,Achieved AAT L2,Experience in Finance....Read more...
Business Support Administrator, Cirencester, Gloucestershire - £26,000 to £30,000Financial services firms live or die by the quality of their client documentation, compliance records and operational processes. This Business Support Administrator role in Cirencester puts you right at the heart of that — supporting advisers and brokers with the admin that makes their work possible.Company OverviewBased in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, this financial services organisation provides investment, wealth management and commercial finance services. The company has a strong local reputation and a growing national client base. As the team expands, the need for dedicated Business Support Administrator resource has become critical. The office culture is professional, collaborative and focused on delivering outstanding client outcomes.Job OverviewThe Business Support Administrator will provide direct administrative support to the advisory and broking teams. This is a step up from general office administration — the role involves handling client-sensitive documentation, processing applications, coordinating with third-party providers and ensuring that compliance records are accurate and up to date. A Business Support Administrator in this setting is a key enabler of client service delivery.Here's what you'll be doing:Processing client applications, onboarding paperwork and account documentationMaintaining accurate client records within the CRM and compliance systemsCoordinating with product providers, platforms and third-party administrators on behalf of advisersPreparing reports, presentations and client correspondence for meetings and reviewsSupporting compliance requirements by ensuring all documentation meets regulatory standardsManaging follow-up tasks and chasing outstanding actions from client meetingsHere are the skills you'll need:Experience as a Business Support Administrator, Paraplanner Assistant or Financial Services AdministratorComfortable working with client-sensitive data and understanding the importance of confidentialityStrong attention to detail, particularly when handling financial documentationProficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systemsGood communication skills and the ability to liaise professionally with external providersFull UK driving licence (office-based in Cirencester)Work PermissionsYou must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.Key perks and benefits:Salary of £26,000 to £30,000 depending on experienceDirect pathway into paraplanning, compliance or client services rolesSupport for professional qualifications in financial servicesPension scheme and holiday entitlementStable, long-term career within a regulated and growing industryCirencester office with a welcoming team and professional environmentBusiness support roles in financial services are among the most secure and transferable in the United Kingdom. A Business Support Administrator position in Cirencester provides a genuine launchpad into the financial services industry, with clear progression routes and the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in Gloucestershire's thriving finance sector.....Read more...
Key Responsibilities
To assist with developing an understanding of learning needs of students and the use of this knowledge to support them to become independent learners in the classroom.
To take into account students learning needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations and use of equipment and materials
To participate in the preparation of the classroom as required.
To reinforce specific targets to address individual learning needs within the classroom setting.
To provide useful learning strategies in order to develop a range of literacy and numeracy skills.
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
Assisting with the monitoring student’s responses to learning activities and progress towards targets, record achievement and feedback to teachers as required.
Assisting to encourage students to act independently as appropriate.
Assisting students to interact with others, engage in activities which are led by the teacher.
Support the teacher in managing student behavior, reporting as and when appropriate.
To help undertake student record keeping as directed by the teacher.
Accompany teaching staff and students, as appropriate, on visits, trips.
Participate in training and other learning activities as and when required.
To assist in supporting those with special needs and be flexible in your approach to accommodate those specific needs as outlined within the student profile information and EHC plan.
To assist in promoting development and learning (physical, emotional, educational, social), to assist in fostering growth, self-esteem and independence and assisting in observing and recording development.
To be available for the supervision and monitoring of students at specific duties including; break, lunchtime duties and before and after school duties.
To assist in carrying out reasonable daily personal care and hygiene duties.
To act in accordance with Federation policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection and behaviour management.
Training:Apprentices will attend a monthly workshop at our training centre on Clayton Road, Lincoln.Training Outcome:For successful candidates, there may be opportunties to progress into a permant position and complete additional training, such as the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant programme.Employer Description:Ling Moor Primary Academy is a member of The Priory Federation of Academies Trust, an established and supportive MAT. Our scale allows both flexibility and creativity in terms of career development, with permanent and secondment opportunities across our academies allowing exciting career pathways. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our support staff benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities, our Trust Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 39 weeks per year (term-time). The academy day is between 8:00am and 6:00pm. A flexible approach to working is expected as some tasks may be required to be carried out in the evenings and during holiday periods.Skills: Attention to detail,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
To support the Head of Procurement and Accounts Payable Team Leader in providing an efficient end to end accounts payable service to Paradigm Trust.
Key Duties include:
To enter purchase orders into the system, ensuring all entries are accurately recorded.
To confirm with suppliers that orders have been received to ensure that goods and services needed by schools are not delayed.
To enter goods received notes into the finance system.
To enter invoices into the financial system in a timely and accurate manner.
To charge expenses to accounts and cost centres by analysing invoice/expense reports and recording entries.
To ensure that a three-way match is made with all order invoices - chasing schools for delivery notes and confirmation of goods being received or services completed.
To match timesheets from agencies to invoices, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail and to perform reconciliation checks.
To receive employee expenses, review in line with trust policy and procedure and answer queries from employees as required.
To work accurately to strict deadlines to ensure that all accounts are up to date, ensuring management accounts provide clear information to stakeholders.
To monitor the purchase order inbox to ensure that orders are placed on the finance system within agreed timeframes.
To respond to queries raised from principals and other budget holders regarding purchase orders, invoices and budgets.
To liaise with external stakeholders to organise work and attend meetings to take notes where necessary.
To produce reports for budget holders as and when requested.
To resolve other purchase orders, contracts, invoices, or payment discrepancies and documentation with suppliers.
To maintain accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions, including credit notes.
To post prepayments on all invoices which relate to future periods, ensuring correct calculations for posting in the accounts.
To verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and to maintain vendor names and data.
To analyse older purchase orders and write off in the system as necessary.
To maintain a current and up-to-date list of suppliers on the financial system, deleting any older or unused accounts where necessary.
To check and vet new suppliers by completing a new supplier form.
To report VAT taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.
To protect the organisation’s value by keeping information confidential.
To maintain the professional standards of the trust when liaising with all stakeholders.
Training:
Accounts or Finance Assistant Standard.
English and maths (if required) Level 2.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
Training Outcome:This role has the potential to become permanent on successful completion of AAT studies.Employer Description:Paradigm Trust (Paradigm) is a not-for-profit educational trust with schools in Ipswich and Tower Hamlets that are free and open to all.Paradigm has a very simple ethos: to develop and sustain great schools where we can make the biggest difference to pupils. Our values are: Integrity – doing the right thing even when no one is watching; Excellence – enabling everyone to achieve more througheducation and Community – working together; learningfrom, and supporting others.Working Hours :37 hours per week 52 weeks per year with annual leave allowance.
Working days Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (can be flexible).
Time for study is included in working hours.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Professional Manner,Accurate and Dilgent....Read more...
Some duties that may be expected of you when on site include, but are not limited to, the following.
Ensure that all transactions actioned, and advice given is in line with the client’s financial policies, DfE guidance and within statutory financial regulations
Purchase Ledger Duties:
Posting the documents below to the client's accounting software in a timely manner with great accuracy
Purchase requisition
Purchase orders
Goods received notes
Purchase invoices
Ensure that all expenditure is recorded against the relevant nominal code and cost centre, and that the correct VAT code is used
Receive and check statements from suppliers
Investigate and action any issues that arise with regards to creditors
Sales Ledger Duties:
Raise sales invoices as requested by the client on the accounting system in a timely manner
Ensure that all income is recorded against the relevant nominal code and cost centre, and that the correct VAT code is used
Ensure that all requests for sales invoices are processed and sent to debtors promptly
Ensure that all invoices are monitored and chased so that prompt payment is received
Any other sales ledger maintenance duties requested by the client
Bank Account Duties:
Ensure that paying in slips/ remittances are received and processed on the accounting system in a timely manner
Other Balance Sheet Items:
Ensure that petty cash returns are received and processed on the accounting system in a timely manner and that a month-end reconciliation is undertaken to ensure that actual funds held balance to the ledger
Ensure that credit card returns are received and processed on the accounting system in a timely manner
Income Duties:
Post all relevant grant income received
Although the majority of your working day will be on site, fulfilling a role or tasks as set by the client, there are additional responsibilities that this level of role comes with such as:
Looking for opportunities to promote our services such as
Helpdesk/Connect/Software/Consultancy (yourself and others)
Ensuring you are always delivering added value to clients
Complete all internal training as required by EduFin within the timeframes given
Any other duties as required from the Directors and Seniors
Training:Assistant Accountant - Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard (A level):
This is to gain a Level 2 AAT qualification. This apprenticeship role is split 80/20 between working and earning with the employer gaining valuable hands-on skills, and learning & gaining qualifications with Solveway Apprenticeships.
You will attend remote learning sessions, one day a week for the duration of the apprenticeship. Further training details will be made available at a later date.Training Outcome:After successfully achieving the AAT Level 2 qualification, the candidate will be considered for the Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship training and/or the opportunity to progress to a more senior level with the firm and a career within accountancy.
Edufin offers a clear and supportive progression route for those looking to build a career in education finance:
Apprentice Consultant → Junior Consultant → Associate Consultant → Consultant → Senior Consultant
The AAT qualification is one of the most recognised in the Finance industry and could lead to you studying for your ACCA or equivalent through Edufin if you so wish.
You will be supported through your training with the firm, shadowing our consultants on site to start with and then be able to assist us with finance assistant roles, working your way up to consultancy days as you gain experience.Employer Description:Edufin is a specialist consultancy that supports schools and academies with their finance operations. The business was founded by a group of directors who previously worked with ESF, a widely used education finance software. They identified a gap in the market—schools needing practical, hands-on finance support—and built Edufin to provide exactly that. Edufin consultants work directly with schools, helping with anything from day-to-day finance tasks like processing invoices to longer-term projects and high-level consultancy. Support can last from a few weeks to several years, and while most clients are visited on-site, some roles are fully remote. They are a friendly team at Edufin and have a positive, upbeat, happy culture. They pride themselves on being flexible for their staff and provide a good work life balance, but in return they want commitment and passion from their staff.Working Hours :Working hours will vary depending on your work location:
In the office: 9:00am - 5:00pm (1-hour lunch).
At home: 9:00am - 5:30pm (1-hour lunch).
On-site at a school: 9:00am - 4:30pm (45-minute lunch).
Working days TBC.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
The Finance Apprentice will support the Finance function at COBA Plastics Group by carrying out routine financial and accounting activities while working towards the Level 2 apprenticeship
Operational Finance Support
Assist with day-to-day financial transactions, including data entry into finance systems.
Assist with ensuring the Management Accounts are completed each month and gain experience in the following:
Bank Reconciliations.
Accounts Payable Control Accounts.
Accounts Receivable Control Accounts.
Vat Control Accounts.
Stock Accounts.
Inter-Company Control Accounts.
Salary, PAYE & NIC Control Accounts.
Barclaycard Control Accounts.
Loan and Hire Purchase Accounts.
Any other account to be reconciled as requested by the Group Management Accountant.
Support purchase ledger and sales ledger activities, including invoice processing and matching.
Support credit control activities, including the collection and allocation of monies.
Reporting and Compliance
Assist with the preparation of management information and month-end processes.
Support year-end activities, including audit preparation and financial documentation.
Assist with VAT returns and other regulatory financial requirements, where appropriate.
Maintain accurate financial records in line with internal controls and procedures.
Systems and Administration
Use accounting and finance software accurately and responsibly.
Maintain organised financial records and documentation. Liaise with internal departments to resolve basic finance queries.
Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders, as required.
Apprenticeship and AAT Study Requirements
Study towards and complete the AAT Level 3 qualification as required by the Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard. Attend college, training provider sessions, assessments, and reviews as scheduled.
Complete all required coursework, examinations, and assessments within agreed timeframes.
Maintain an apprenticeship portfolio of evidence to support gateway and end-point assessment.
Apply learning from AAT studies directly to workplace tasks and responsibilities.
Actively engage with line managers and the training provider to monitor progress and development.
Training:This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp the fundamentals of bookkeeping, but we will help them develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action.If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department, this level is ideal for you. You don’t need any prior experience working in accounts to study the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There are no entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn. You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing, as well as accountancy-related business skills and personal skills. You must successfully complete the following: Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK), Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC), Principles of Costing (PCTN), Business Environment (BESY).Training Outcome:We are keen on development, so we would encourage them and support them to complete all AAT Qualifications. Once all AAT is complete, role progression is to work towards Management Accountant. We would also support them in their professional qualifications, CIMA and ACCA if they wish.Employer Description:COBA are a family owned and ran business, with our CEO being second generation owner. We manufacture components primarily for the automotive industry, but also for medical, health and safety, construction and retail. We have our core values, Care, Optimism, Belief and Adaptability. We have an onsite, subsidized cafe which serves hot and cold food and drinks Monday to Friday. We have an onsite gym which is free to use for all employees.Working Hours :08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:30 - 16:00 Friday.Skills: Communication skills,Administrative skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Analytical skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills....Read more...
