Key Responsibilities:
Apprentices will be based within one of the Finance teams providing accounting support to the STFC Finance function, while tackling other work from different functional areas within the broader UKRI Finance function to provide an all-round experience in finance and accounting.
The role will include a range of core financial and accounting activities similar to the activities listed below:
Assist with financial reporting, including the creation of monthly project and other reports as required
Cost centre and project budget setup and maintenance
Assist with monthly departmental forecasting by monitoring income and expenditure
Research Council, Service Level Agreement (SLA) management and grant administration
Creation and posting of Project and General Ledger Journals; including collating backing papers and evidence to maintain an audit trail
Support prepayment requests by providing financial risk analysis
Creation of Sales Invoices and Revenue Accruals
Supporting Asset Management, recording and physical verification
Provide assistance to the Governance team on the internal audit programme
The role will be based within the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory with a minimum expectation of three days onsite days per week. Apprentices may be required to travel occasionally to other UKRI locations in the UK. Training:Apprentices will undertake a programme as follows:
Year 1-2: Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
Year 3: Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Professional
Both levels of programme will incorporate AAT Diploma qualifications at Level 3 and Level 4.Training Outcome:Ongoing employment and development.Employer Description:UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.Working Hours :37 hours Monday to Friday, working hours TBCSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills....Read more...
Job Duties include:
Purchase ledger checks and input
Administration of the supply chain
Inputting time sheets and apportioning to projects
Assist in accounts administration of the sub-contractor/labour supply chain
Employee expenses reconciliation
Assist in purchasing and stores to understand stock control
Additional responsibility and tasks to be added as training is undertaken through the apprenticeship
Training:
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function
Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results
You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns
You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4
To pass this level you will need to study the following four units: Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS). Management Accounting Techniques (MATS)
Training Outcome:
The company is expanding rapidly and as such opportunities will arise frequently
Within the accounts team opportunities are likely to arise within the next few years as a combination of the expansion, reduced working hours and/or retirements
If the candidate shows commitment and the required skills and aptitude we would look to take qualification beyond AAT and look at CIMA as this would enable them to do a management accountants role which is essential in our business
Employer Description:The company promotes a relaxed and friendly working environment, encouraging interaction and contribution at all levels. Our company prides itself in being a good employer, actively seeking to help our employees to achieve their goals and ambitions. The company has very low staff turnover rates.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Job duties include:-
Bookkeeping
Reconciling Bank Accounts
VAT
Assist with month-end procedures and management reporting
Assist with preparation of year-end accounts
Training:
Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3
Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level. You’ll learn complex accounting techniques, and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.
This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.
To pass this level you’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units you’ve studied at this level.
The area you will cover include:
Advanced Bookkeeping.
Final Accounts Preparation.
Management Accounting: Costing.
Indirect Tax.
Advanced Synoptic Assessment.
The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.
The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.Training Outcome:
The business is built on progressing through AAT and ACCA, with increasing responsibility and we will continue to add new apprentices as we grow.
Employer Description:At Sytrus, we believe in providing startups and SMEs with a personalised financial strategy to equip you for your next phase of growth. Our approach combines implementing leading technology with bespoke services, ensuring that every financial solution is as unique as your business. From bookkeeping to strategic planning, our services are designed to unlock sustainable growth, ensuring you have a partner fully invested in your success. Working Hours :09.30 - 17.00, Monday to Friday.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
You will be responsible for:
Accounts Payable Processing:
Process invoices and payments accurately and in a timely manner.
Verify invoices against purchase orders and receipts.
Ensure proper coding of expenses to the correct general ledger accounts.
Address and resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Vendor Management:
Maintain and update vendor records in xero (accounting system).
Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues promptly.
Conduct vendor reconciliations to ensure accuracy of balances.
Financial Reporting & Reconciliation:
Assist with the preparation of monthly AP reports, including aging analysis.
Reconcile AP ledger balances with the general ledger.
Ensure compliance with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
Perform monthly Bank Reconciliations.
Payment Processing:
Prepare payment runs (e.g., checks, wire transfers, ACH payments).
Verify payment details and obtain appropriate approvals.
Monitor payment schedules to avoid late payments and maintain vendor relationships.
Compliance & Documentation:
Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Maintain organised and complete documentation for audit purposes.
Stay updated on tax compliance, including VAT for invoice processing.
Training:
Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT
This Level 3 programme builds on the foundations for entry level talent to support growth within an Accountancy and Finance function.
Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way. It includes the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting and provides the opportunity for them to support the business with essential skills and behaviours to drive results.
You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.
To pass this level you will need to study the following four units:
Financial Accounting; Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS).
Management Accounting Techniques (MATS).
Tax Processes for Business (TPFB).
Business Awareness (BUAW).
You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and discussion with supporting portfolio.
Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate time to off the job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.Training Outcome:
Opportunity to continue with the progression within Automata.
Employer Description:At Automata, we're on a mission to transform how scientists work by making automation accessible to every lab in the world. We believe that by giving labs the power to automate, we can unlock discoveries that will shape the future of life sciences—from diagnostics and drug discovery to synthetic biology.But we’re more than just a company disrupting the industry—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and creators passionate about empowering scientists. Working Hours :09.30 - 17.00, Monday to Friday.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
The role will be around analysing budgets, forecasting, working with other departments and teams, working to deadlines, prioritising and planning workloads etc.
During the period of the Apprenticeship work and responsibilities will be varied include a wide variety of Accounting roles and could include:
Accounts Payable support to include:
Sorting all invoices received daily and entering details onto the ERP system
Reconciling statements received to the supplier ledger to ensure data is complete
Processing expenses on company system, preparing reports for management use
Overview of preparing the monthly Intrastat and Deferment reports (legal requirement)
Overview of process weekly payments for suppliers
Overview of monthly management reports
Account Receivables support to include:
Cash collection. Contacting customers to ensure payment is received on time and helping to resolve any payment issues
Preparation of customer statements to show amounts owed and when payment is required
Allocating customer payments against their account balances
General Ledger support to include:
Creating and obsolescing business units
Preparing and entering journals for expenses, fleet and purchasing/Amex cards, prepayments, royalties/commissions
Reconciling the bank accounts
Managing petty cash
Raising cheques
Financial Planning and Analysis support to include:
Management reporting of sales and expenses
Product costing
Inventory control
Such other duties and responsibilities as may be required to meet business needs.Training:Working towards a Level 3 Assistant accountant apprenticeship standard.Training Outcome:It is expected (but not guaranteed) that on successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate will be offered a permanent contract with Accord-UK.Employer Description:As an apprentice, South West Apprenticeship Company Limited, the Flexi Job Agency (FJA) will employ the successful candidate on behalf of this employer. 99% of our apprentices gain full-time employment with their host organisation after completing their apprenticeship or they have progressed onto higher qualifications. The experience and knowledge you gain, plus the relationships you develop, make it easier to progress quickly.Working Hours :Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 4.30pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunchSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Adaptable,Commitment,Enthusiastic,Honesty and Integrity....Read more...
Purpose of Post
To assist the Chamberlain in providing a high-quality customer focused financial accounting and information service to the Environment Department.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
To raise Accounts Receivable (AR) invoices, credit notes and journals and recover monies due to the City of London in respect of work conducted on behalf of statutory undertakings, private individuals and businesses, etc. using Oracle.
To pro-actively chase aged debts as directed by Senior Accountant - Accounts Receivable and assist in completing the monthly debt reports.
Raising queries to debtors in writing and dealing with follow-up correspondence.
To collate and pay to the CoL’s appointed banker’s cash, and cheques received in respect of debtors’ invoices, and other sources.
Collate customer information and request new customers to be set up within CBIS.
Consult with the Cashiers Department to ensure accurate and timely allocation of BACs, CHAPS and other online payments.
Answering enquiries from AR customers as to any queries they may have on amounts due by reference to the City’s financial accounting system (Oracle).
Answering enquiries from staff as to financial coding by using the Corporation's computerised accounting system, Oracle.
To review and process payment requisitions regarding sundry invoices paid via WorldPay and ensuring the accurate allocation of funds.
Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Equal Opportunity Policy and the objective to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.
To undertake any other duties that may be requested appropriate to the grade.
Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy in relation to the duties of the post, and at all times give due regard to the health and safety of both themselves and others when performing their duties.
Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Equal Opportunity Policy and the objective to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.
Training:You will be supported to achieve the Accounts assistant level 2 apprenticeship. Theoretical training will be delivered by the training provider on a weekly basis. Practical training and support will be given in the workplace allowing you to embed your learning in the working environment. You will receive 6 hours per week to completed course work within your working hours.Training Outcome:On successful completion of the apprenticeship, we aim to offer the opportunity to progress to a level 3 apprenticeship, then a permanent role within the team if a position is available. Alternatively, we shall endeavour to secure an alternative position within the City of London Corporation.Employer Description:The City Corporation with a rich history that precedes parliament, the City Corporation has been an ever constant throughout history adapting in order to meet modern demands of the City it serves, and is home to some of the world’s most striking modern architecture. The City of London Corporation forms part of London as a whole, along with the 32 London Boroughs who have responsibility for local government services within their local area. Based at the Guildhall the City Corporation looks after and promotes the City of London.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between the hours of 09:00 and 16.30, with 30-minute lunch break. Flexibility may be required at time to support business needs.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Job Description:
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Manager, Fund Accountant Private Capital to join the Fund Accounting Team at a leading global financial services firm based in Glasgow. In this role, you will provide fund valuation and accounting services to Private Capital funds.
Skills/Experience:
Excellent working knowledge of fund accounting practices and standards, ideally including IFRS, UK GAAP and US GAAP
Experience within the finance industry with knowledge of accounts preparation ad valuation of equity and debt instruments
A recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA/ACA), or able to demonstrate competency through experience
IOC or equivalent professional qualification
People management skills and experience
Solid numerical skills and accounting knowledge
Core Responsibilities:
Day to day management of a team of Senior Fund Accountants and Fund Accountants within the Private Capital team.
Coach, develop and train staff to maximise performance, conduct interim and annual appraisals, and absence and poor performance management as well as succession planning.
Manage high performance and provide career support to team members, and ensure adherence to HR policies and guidelines by the team.
Provide input in relation to the review and monitoring of existing business process, procedures and checklists to maximise efficiency and productivity in the Private Capital Team.
Responsible for ensuring all client KPI’s and service delivery commitments are being met.
To plan, co-ordinate and manage the day-to-day client service delivery in accordance with agreed service level agreements, stated key performance indicators and regulatory requirements.
Provide input to the drafting of Service Level Agreements when onboarding new business, whilst also assisting with the required BAU related activities.
Assist with the review of relevant fund documentation and agreeing reporting templates with the client when on-boarding new business.
Attend client and audit meetings as required in relation to the provision of Financial Statements to investors.
Liaise with internal and external auditors and assist with the year-end/interim audit process via a monitored timetable and audit requirement list.
Manage any ad-hoc projects as agreed with your manager.
Assist manager in ensuring client and internal change is implemented with no detrimental impact to client service delivery.
Ensure all processes are adequately documented within procedures and maintained.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15955
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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The role will include rotation through various Finance teams to provide experience and training in different disciplines, all supporting the service to the business, including data entry, reporting, sales ledger processing, purchase ledger processing, financial controls, bank reconciliations and regulatory reporting.
This will include but not be limited to, under the supervision of Team Leaders:
Working as part of the team in the identification of electronic receipts into the IM Group bank accounts and processing accurately and within client SLA’s and regulatory rules onto the accounting system
Working as part of the team checking and processing outgoing bank transfers from all IM Group bank accounts and processing accurately and within client SLA’s and regulatory rules onto the accounting system
Assistance with half year and year-end accounting processes, including subsidiaries, consolidation and audit
Assisting Management Accounts with month-end reporting as required
Working in the team responsible for the processing to the accounting system of all the group sales ledger items (invoices to clients) working under pressure to meet tight month-end deadlines
Working in the team responsible for checking and processing to the accounting system all the groups purchase ledger items (invoices to be paid) including checking bacs payment runs
Gathering, checking and data entry of information onto the finance and accounting systems
Developing an understanding of the financial transactions supporting the provision of a legal service to clients
Developing an understanding of the regulatory framework and regulatory reporting, including International Finance Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Solicitors Regulatory Authority Accounts Rules (SAR’s) surrounding the holding of client funds
Attending and contributing to Team meetings taking notes and actions
Production and analysis of data from the accounting system
Using judgement to escalate any issues appropriately to the Team Leader
Dealing with and replying to emails and phone calls from internal customers and stakeholders at all levels of the business
Dealing with phone calls to and from clients
Extensive use of MS Excel and multiple spreadsheets for analysis
Company Benefits:
25 days annual leave, with the opportunity to buy additional leave
Two fundraising days in a year to give back to the community (fully paid!)
Westfield Health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services
Access to a variety of training and development resources
Offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace as well as flexible working options to ensure that you are fully supported to work the way that best suits you. Their social responsibility programme is fundamental to who they are
Training:Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard (Level 3).Training Outcome:There are excellent prospects for you when you complete your apprenticeship with Irwin Mitchell. Employer Description:Irwin Mitchell are legal experts with a difference. As well as offering a full-range of legal services to individuals and businesses, they also support people with their finances, wealth and asset management. Irwin Mitchell focus on what really matters; their clients, colleagues and communities. They work with our clients, and take the time to understand what matters most to them. Irwin Mitchell call it ‘expert hand, human touch’.Working Hours :Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm with the potential to work flexibly.Skills: IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
