Apprentice Finance Assistant

Financial

Maintain the purchase and sales ledgers, and cashbook ensuring all are accurate and up to date Process bi-monthly payment of supplier invoices Reconcile supplier statements as received Setting up and amending suppliers' details as required Process payment of expenses and remittances in a timely manner

Bank reconciliations

Assisting the accountant with monthly payroll Processing of payroll Direct debit collections processing Complete month end on the sub-ledgers, to deadline Assist with year-end activity/audits Manage petty cash Process cash deposit transfers as instructed by the finance and resource director Assist with any finance related queries from internal and external stakeholders

Administration 

Provide additional administrative support as required Ensure that procedural documentation is in place to cover all key areas as appropriate During busy periods, answer inbound phone calls from visitors Any additional cover as required

Other

Occasional weekend an bank holiday work when required Observe all health and safety procedure so that risks are minimised Travel to the Eureka! Science and Discovery site at Seacombe as required Any other duties that maty be reasonably expected of a finance assistant

Training Outcome:

Development into the finance assistant role, an understanding of how charity finances work.
 

Employer Description:
The UK’s leading hands-on interactive learning museum for children 0-11 years in Halifax.

Working Hours :
5 days a week (Monday-Friday) includes study time. Shifts TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Number skills,Willing to learn,Hands-on approach,Interpersonal skills,Excellent administrative skill