Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship
· Process supplier invoices and credit notes onto the ERP system in a timely manner using the appropriate program to ensure correct sales invoicing to the customer and complete accurate records are retained on the NAV system.
· Update sales and purchase order screens with delivery dates, sell and buy prices, obtaining information from appropriate colleagues if information is incomplete.
· Process credit note requisitions, once correctly authorised, in a timely and accurate manner using the appropriate program to ensure accurate records are retained on the NAV system.
· Assist customer service advisers and product managers with invoicing and credit queries.
· Scan, attach to records and file all documents in an accurate and timely manner to enable fast and easy retrieval.
· Reconcile supplier statements to allow payment to be made
· Answer telephone queries from customers and area managers
· Record receipts from customer payments via card payments/ BACS / cheques
· During colleagues’ absences monitor all work and prioritise urgent tasks, bringing to management’s attention where documents are not being processed.
Training:
Working towards the Level 3 Apprenticeship standard, achieving skills, knowledge, comprehension and practical skills to achieve;
Assistant accountant / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
This will be a mixture of day release in College (London Rd Campus) and work based training.
Training Outcome:
· Potential full time post upon completion of apprenticeship
· 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
· General pension scheme
· Annual profit share bonus
· Company sick pay (after one years service)
· Income protection (after 3 years service)
Death in service benefit x4 annual salary
Employer Description:
ACT are a nationwide, farmer-owned, agricultural trading limited company established in 1962 with turnover of c.£100m. We supply essential farm inputs to farmers throughout England, Wales and Scotland. ACT supplies UK farmers with: · Fertilisers · Animal feeds, minerals · Seeds (grass, maize, cereals etc) · Animal health medicines · Fuel & Oil and · Crop packaging
Working Hours :
Mon – Fri 09:00 – 17:00 40 Hours This is inclusive of your College day release, which is paid for.
Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative