Finance Apprentice

This is a great opportunity to work within a small local business. Full training will be given, whilst working towards a L2 AAT qualification. We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic individual who is willing to learn and take on a number of different roles within the organisation.

Our Finance Director is looking for someone who is hungry to work with figures and can assist with managing the day to day accounts, bookkeeping and general finance admin. If you are looking for a career in Finance and Accounting and want a solid foundation to all it offers, this could give you the variety and structure you need to make the move.

Duties of Role:

The person we are looking for will:

Be methodical and organised because quantity and quality need to connect Prioritise detail because right first time saves time and builds trust Be curious to find better ways of doing things to find the right solutions Be bold enough to take on challenges and responsibilities because we enjoy progress and want you to develop Want to work closely with colleagues to get things done and over the line Like repetitive tasks because it gives rigour to a process Be proficient in the use of excel because it what you will use every day
 

The role will involve:

Responsibility and assisting with sales ledger related tasks Providing regular credit control updates to the Finance Manager to ensure payments are made on time Reconciliation of various bank statements leading to the processing of payments against customer accounts Reconciliation of payments against online sales Assisting where necessary with purchase ledger tasks, including allocation of payments etc Processing of expense claims and petty cash reconciliation Coordinating the company credit card administration process to ensure card holders business expenses are kept up to date and all receipts are matching to transactions Checking all receipts for VAT and eligibility to reclaim tax As the role progresses, helping with more senior level, management accounting related tasks Organising administration Organising the accounts filing system both on and off- line General office support for on- going daily administration tasks General support across the business to manage peaks in work activities 

This list is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the manager, which are relevant to your role within the company, to meet the overall business needs.

Training:

Level 2 Accountants / Finance Assistant apprenticeship standard.  This includes:

AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting (Level 2).
Apprentices without Level 1 English and mathematics will need to achieve this level and have taken the test for Level 2 prior to taking their EPA.

Training Outcome:
Excellent prospects for progression to a full-time position for the right candidate

Employer Description:
The MB Group based in Leeds, Yorkshire is a family run business with over 40 years trading experience. We are specialists in supplying a diverse range of door hardware and security solutions to Builders, Joiners, Shop Fitters, and the Public Sector.

Working Hours :
Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm (30 minutes for lunch). Breaks to be confirmed

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Good attendance record,Self Motivated,Good knowledge of Microsoft,Adaptable,Can Do Attitude,Good keyboard skills,Excellent communication