Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

This is a new opportunity and the tasks will be varied and challenging and will include:

Data entry and invoice workflow:

Electronically receiving invoices and entering onto SAP Emailing invoices to relevant manager for authorisation Posting invoices onto SAP ensuring correcting coding is used Filing emails using Outlook Upload invoices to SAP Logging and processing manual Purchase Orders for sub-contractors

     Supplier payments/administration:

Posting supplier payments into SAP accounts and allocating to invoices as appropriate Creating payment files Direct Debit mandate administration Requesting periodic supplier rebates in line with supplier agreements Supplier statement reconciliation Setting up new supplier accounts according to group rules Communicating with suppliers to process invoicing and payment queries

     Expenses:

Processing credit card transactions/petty cash claims/personal expense claims Informing HR the details of authorised personal expenses

     Other:

Providing reciprocal cover for absence for the team Any other tasks or cover as directed by the Accounts Payable Supervisor/Head of Financial Operations

Training:
Full Business Administrator Standard - Level 3 On the job training/support in the workplace as necessary Remote training every month backed up by regular site visits
College attendance/support available monthly if required Employer to offer dedicated training time to support Off The Job training requirements

Training Outcome:

There may be further progression/training opportunities upon successful completion of the level 3 qualification. To be discussed at interview.

Employer Description:

Vispring is one of the world’s leading luxury bed brands and has been manufacturing in the UK since 1901. Based in Plymouth since 1970, beside the Tamar River, Vispring sells to 59 countries around the globe and is the benchmark for handmade, bespoke, high-quality beds that are made using only the finest natural materials to guarantee a perfect night’s sleep.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 09.00 - 17.00 (30 minutes unpaid lunch break). Working hours to be confirmed at interview and there may be some flexibility with hours available.

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