Trainee Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Checking purchase orders against purchase invoices and jobs when requested and ensure purchase orders are well managed with good administration including review checks to ensure correct matching and that they are closed when fully billed Responsible for day-to-day management of purchase invoice processing, ensuring the correct coding of each invoice, that VAT is correctly accounted for, that each invoice is correctly matched to a PO where required and that the correct approval is requested Effective management of proforma invoices ensuring these are correctly accounted for, paid promptly and that full VAT invoices are received and reconciled with no double counting or duplicate payments To ensure that agreed finance policies for each client are adhered to To reconcile each supplier account when a supplier statement is received and to request copy invoices or credit notes when it is noted that items are missing To regularly review the supplier’s ledger ensuring no old or unusual items and that credits are appropriately matched To support with supplier payment runs by running payment reports and assisting with sending out remittance advices as required To perform month end tasks including credit card reconciliations, staff expenses, fixed asset accounting, and prepare prepayments and accruals To support with performing review checks on VAT returns and working to resolve any issues, inconsistencies or errors To work well with other members of the Clarkes team to ensure invoices are recorded accurately and any adjustments to procedures are well communicated To use good communication skills with both clients and suppliers To perform any ad hoc administrative tasks that may arise to support the rest of the Clarkes team Check bank payments and supporting bank reconciliations Supporting month end checks and reconciliations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Training:

Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2.

Apprentices will typically study online, utilising the Mindful Education platform with some attendance at York College. During their time studying, apprentices will work towards developing their knowledge, skills and behaviours, and at work will consolidate their on-programme learning with the support of their employer. An assessor/reviewer will visit the workplace every 8-10 weeks to discuss and monitor progress on the apprenticeship in conjunction with the employer.

Training Outcome:

We are a group company, and many positions fall open across the board.

Employer Description:

Gas Plumbing and Heating company to Private and Commercial customers. Sites across the UK, from Scotland, Northallerton and Skipton.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 8am till 5pm Friday 8am till 4pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience