Accounts Payable Assistant Apprenticeship

Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all supplier invoices Ensure all invoices have correct approval and audit trail Manage unapproved invoices proactively, chasing approvals Responsible for resolving supplier queries and requests for payment Responsible for providing accurate and timely cash requirements to the Accounts Payable Manager for payment runs Perform supplier statement reconciliations for all key suppliers and resolve any issues identified Look for ways to improve Accounts Payable processes and ways of working Maintain good working relationships with all suppliers and internal customers (Brands, Supply Chain)

Training:

The apprenticeship will be run in conjunction with a recognised financial training provider who will support both your technical and personal development needs. This will entail working towards a professional qualification (AAT) over the course of the 18 months.

You will also achieve the Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship Training is delivered by day release at our Kaplans training centres or online

Training Outcome:

Once the program is complete we hope the successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress into a more senior and permanent role within our finance team.

Employer Description:
The Azzurri Group is one of the UK’s largest and most successful hospitality investment platforms. We operate two leading national Italian full service brands, Zizzi and ASK Italian; the UK’s leading quick-service Italian, Coco di Mama; Ireland’s renowned fast-casual Mexican chain, Boojum; and most recently the world famous, ‘mind-blowing’ fried chicken brand, Dave’s Hot Chicken. We also own Openr, an innovative tech start-up providing a product, pricing and order management technology platform. We employ over 5,000 people and serve over 20 million meals per year. We’re on a mission to build better food businesses that sustain happy, healthy lives – serving better, with food businesses that nourish the needs of our people, our customers, our partners, and our planet.

Working Hours :
Typical week is Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5:30pm with an hour for lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Intermediate Excel,Time Management skills