Cash recording - Counting of cash and recording within accountancy software
ParentMail Administration - Manage the school’s ParentMail system, ensuring accurate setup of payment items, monitoring incomingpayments, resolving queries, and maintaining up-to-date records
Biostore Management - Oversee transactions processed through Biostore, reconcile income received, and proactively communicatewith parents regarding overdue or overdrawn balances.Catering Income Reporting – Produce and distribute daily catering takings reports, ensuring all income is accurately recorded andreconciled.Student File Maintenance – Maintain and update student financial and administrative records, ensuring accuracy and compliance withdata protection requirements.Credit Card Purchasing – Place authorised orders using the school credit card, ensuring compliance with procurement procedures andtimely reconciliation of statements.Online Purchasing (Amazon and Other Suppliers) – Process purchases via Amazon and other approved suppliers, ensuring value for money and appropriate authorisation.Purchase Ledger Support – Assist with purchase ledger processes, including resolving supplier queries and reviewing creditor balances.Purchase Order Processing – Raise official purchase orders via Lightyear, monitor outstanding (O/S) orders, and follow up ondiscrepancies or delays.Petty Cash Management – Record, reconcile, and manage petty cash transactions in line with internal financial controls.Travel Bookings – Arrange train travel via Trainline, ensuring cost-effectiveness and accurate record keeping.Procurement Research – Conduct supplier and pricing research to secure best value purchasing in accordance with school financialregulations.Finance Team Cover – Provide administrative support and cover for Credit Control and Purchase Ledger functions during periods ofannual leave.Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Finance Manager.Development Responsibility (to be introduced as the role progresses):Bank Reconciliation – Assist with monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and discrepanciesinvestigated.Journal Posting – Post accounting journals accurately within the finance system.Nominal Ledger Variance Investigation – Under supervision, investigate variances within nominal ledger codes and support corrective actions where required.Cashflow Forecasting – Maintain accurate cash records and support short-term cashflow forecasting to assist with financial planning.Training:
Throughout the programme, apprentices will also have access to tailored on demand content, 121 coaching from a designated skills coach and a variety of learning collateral to support the apprentice journey
Blended delivery model with virtual classrooms on a frequent basis, along with one-to-one support
Reviews will take place every 4-6 weeks to monitor progress and formals being every 10-12 weeks with the employer and coach as part of a tri-party process
Training Outcome:A Level 2 Accounts & Finance Assistant apprenticeship can lead to the following careers:
Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeping Assistant, Junior Bookkeeper, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable/Receivable Assistant, Finance Administrator, Payroll Assistant
Employer Description:As the leading Independent school in the city we enjoy anoutstanding reputation and put the wellbeing of our staffand students at the heart of everything we do.Wolverhampton Grammar School was founded in 1512 bySir Stephen Jenyns to provide a “good, moral education” forthe children of Wolverhampton.Although that same impulse motivates us today, childrennow join our School community from acrossWolverhampton, Staffordshire, Shropshire and the widerWest Midlands region.We partner with a range of local and national organisationsto deliver a rigorous education both within the classroomand outside the School. These associations include theprestigious Merchant Taylors’ Company where our founderwas twice elected Master.Working Hours :Monday to Friday (including 7.5 hours for college work) Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Accounts ClerkLocation: Consolor, Totton SO40 Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 07:30-16:00, 30-minute lunchExpected salary: £27k paBenefits:
25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)Continued professional development, training and learning support and opportunities for career progression.Pension scheme - 3% employer's contributionLife assuranceHealth Assured employee assistance program including free counselling.Free DBS check if required
Job Overview:Consolor We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Assistant to join the Medux UK Finance team, based with the Consolor business in Totton. The role will include performing day-to-day accounting duties, ensuring the accurate processing of financial transactions, and dealing with customer and supplier queries. The ideal candidate will have a passion for numbers, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.Medux UK is the UK business of Medux International, the European market leader in mobility aids. The UK group comprises 3 business units:
Medequip is a leading provider of community equipment services to local authorities and the NHSRoss Care is a leading provider of wheelchair servicesConsolor is a specialist clinical seating provider with a full manufacturing operation based in Totton.
Key Responsibilities:As the Consolor Accounts Assistant you will:
Assist with supplier and customer queries in a timely manner.Process purchase ledger and sales ledger invoices and credit notes.Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.Cross-check invoices, process payments, and manage expense payments.Support the Management Accountant in ad-hoc finance tasks and projects.Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.Provide administrative support to the wider finance team as needed.
Skills & Qualifications:
1-2 years’ experience in an accounting or finance role is desirable.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and some knowledge of accounting software is desirable (any experience with Syspro is a plus).Excellent organizational and time management skills.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
We welcome applications from all sections of the Community as an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are also happy to make any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process should you need it, please let us know.We take our data privacy seriously and commit to processing your data in line with GDPR guidelines. Ross Care’s Privacy Notice sets out the basis on which the personal data collected from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed in connection with our recruitment processes. This role may be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Candidates without satisfactory right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable.Interested in this Accounts Assistant role? If you feel that you possess the relevant skills and experience then please send your cv by return. INDLS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
