Finance Partner Apprentice (South East Consortium)

Support the finance team in daily administrative operations, including (but not limited to) accounts payable and receivable. Assist SEC team to resolve administrative and other queries related to the work of the department. Develop and maintain administrative and office systems, databases and spreadsheets, as required (e.g. levy monitoring, aged debt monitoring etc.). Intercept and screen telephone calls, emails and written correspondence, dealing with, or redirecting enquiries to the appropriate personnel. Assist in, and in some cases lead on the implementation of continuous improvement of business and administrative processes relevant to the working area. Provide project support to the team and lead on administrative projects as required. Help maintain and update financial records using accounting software and spreadsheets. Participate in the analysis of financial data to identify trends and variances. Support the team in audit preparations and compliance checks. Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary financial information. Engage in learning and development opportunities to enhance your finance skills and knowledge. No role profile can cover every issue which may arise within the post at various times and the postholder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time, which are broadly consistent with those described.

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be the opportunity to interview for available roles in the finance team.

Employer Description:
South East Consortium (SEC) is a not-for-profit organisation, representing social housing providers in London and the South East. We deal with around £300m of public sector tenders whilst working to improve procurement practice across the housing sector. In 24/25 we forecast to turnover c£3.2m. It’s a great time to be joining us, we’ve been around since 2005 but given our growth we have moved from an unincorporated entity [part of Southern Housing] to a Company Limited by Guarantee from 1st July 2024.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Strong numerical skills,Spreadsheets and databases,Written communication skills,Interpersonal skills,Ability to work independently,Strong organizational skills,Manage multiple tasks,Able to meet deadlines