AAT Accounts Payable Assistant Apprentice

Job Duties include:

Purpose of Job: To provide an efficient invoice processing service for the business in order that payments to suppliers are made on a timely basis and accurate accounting records are kept. To deal with external suppliers and internal business users daily Key responsibilities: Activities: Key Result Areas All invoices that are received should be paid on time in line with supplier’s payment terms Invoice with electronic data extraction issues must be corrected daily Invoice queries in IMS (our invoice management system) to be actioned daily working to tight deadlines Match invoices to purchase orders where the system has not auto-matched. Deal with urgent ad-hoc issues including payment requests from the business. Maintain our current level of payment on time which is 97% Supplier statement reconciliations and reviews Payment processing including BACS and cheques




Training:

Foundation covers the basic principles of accountancy, and is your starting point if you’ve never studied accountancy before. You’ll learn the basic principles of accountancy, such as double-entry bookkeeping, costing and preparing financial statements, as well as how to use accountancy software. This level is ideal if you’re new to accountancy and finance, have previously worked in an accounts department, or are looking to change your career into Accountancy. To pass this level, you'll be examined on five units. All assessments are computer-based exams (CBE). The area you will cover include: Bookkeeping transactions. Bookkeeping controls. Elements of costing. Using accounting software. Foundation Synoptic Assessment. Training will be provided either via classroom or remote sessions. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of their time towards it.

Training Outcome:

The role leads to being an Accounts Payable Assistant in the team, and the opportunity to develop experience in the wider finance department..

Employer Description:
Our purpose at NWG is caring for the essential needs of our communities and environment, now and for generations to come. We do this by providing reliable and affordable water and wastewater services for our customers. Our vision is to be the national leader in the provision of sustainable water and wastewater services. To support us in achieving our vision, we have five core values which are the guiding principles, defining who we are, what we do and how we do it.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday. Shifts tbc.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative