As a Finance Assistant Apprentice at the LMB the successful candidate will proactively provide accounting support to the Finance team by performing tasks including purchase invoice processing, adjustment journal preparation and entry onto the Oracle Fusion accounting system. This role will also assist with the preparation of budget plans within the constraints of corporate deadlines.
Main duties/ Key responsibilities:
Routine Accounting Tasks
Using the accounting system (Oracle Fusion), action invoice queries received daily, by liaising with requisitioners, Divisional Administrators and the UK Shared Business Services (UKSBS)
Prepare input documents for invoices charged to a number of cost centres ensuring that the invoices are processed to meet payment deadlines. Suppliers of these invoices include: Fedex, DHL, Veezu Taxis, University of Cambridge and our catering company. Liaise with suppliers as necessary
Scanning, and electronic filing of purchase invoices and sending documents to UKSBS using service requests on Oracle Fusion
Track utility and courier costs, obtain required approvals, and support invoice processing and payments
Monitor the progress of utility, courier and other critical invoices to ensure prompt payment
Issue receipts for cheques received in the Finance Office, complete the miscellaneous receipt request form, sending cheques to UKSBS as received
Month End Procedures
Prepare and upload journals for movement of costs as required, forwarding them to the Finance Officer or Head of Finance for checking
Assist the Finance Officer with the collection of data for accruals and prepayments
Obtain utility meter readings from the Estates & Facilities team and complete the recharging exercise by raising invoices to other organisations
Assist the Finance team with the investigation and clearance of the accounts payable balance sheet
Budgets
Assist the Finance team with the preparation of annual budgets on the accounting system, completing control sheets, updating journal log and printing documents
Assist the Finance team with the analysis and preparation of data for forecasting and budgeting purposes
Support to Finance Staff
Provide on-going general support to the Finance team
Maintain the smooth running of the department’s facilities e.g. paper and toner in printer and photocopier and stationery orders
Update the Finance assistant procedure manual
Receive and distribute incoming post for the Finance team on a daily basis
Act on queries within own responsibility
Any ad hoc tasks appropriate to the role
Training:You will undertake your apprenticeship training with First Intuition Cambridge, attending a mixture of in-person sessions at their training centre and online sessions.
As part of your apprenticeship you will also study for and achieve the following qualifications:
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping
Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers Level 2 Certificate in Accounting and Business
Towards the end of your apprenticeship you will be assessed against the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours contained within the apprenticeship standard across the following areas:
Legal, ethical and sustainability requirements in accounting
Financial data processing and accounting tasks
Communication and stakeholder engagement
Completion of the apprenticeship aligns with the following professional registration:
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers for Associate AICB
Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers for Associate AIAB
Travel to First Intuition Cambridge is required, with excess costs covered.Training Outcome:Completion of the apprenticeship aligns with the following professional registration:
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers for Associate AICB
Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers for Associate AIAB
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 :Monday - Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills....Read more...