Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Accurately process multi-currency purchase ledger invoices through invoice capture program and match against a purchase order in Access Dimensions. Accurately log multi-currency invoices onto Sage and complete filing as appropriate. Ensure invoices and/or purchase orders are approved in accordance with company policy. Assist in managing the joint mailbox, responding to emails, and dealing with queries. Process expense claims and credit card statements. Produce payment run for due and approved invoices. Provide effective credit control, including reviewing sales ledger accounts, contacting customers regarding overdue payments and raising debit notes where appropriate. Assist in the reconciliation of supplier statements and any discrepancies. Provide reception cover as required, including meeting and greeting visitors and answering calls via the switchboard. Produce and maintain spreadsheets and records as required. Set up payments on the online banking system for authorisation by a manager. Accounting support, including reconciliations and postings. Other general accounting and administration duties which may be required from time to time. Comply with all health and safety requirements within the company. 

Training:
Attending Telford College for Day release.  College Assessor.

Training Outcome:

After the apprenticeship is completed, there will be room to progress within the company and role. 

Employer Description:

Philip Maddocks, a third-generation farmer born and bred in Shropshire, founded PDM in 1991.

Philip’s grandfather, Wilfred grew vegetables for the markets with 1 acre of land from the 1930s. Wilfred grew this into a successful and respected farming enterprise which Philip’s father and now brother have continued in the same spirit. Philip’s passion for salad and determination to drive new opportunities inspired him to create PDM. His genuine love and respect of the land, desire to grow the very best produce, and passion for innovation is at the heart of everything we do here at PDM.

We’ve grown from 10 acres of iceberg lettuce to 3,800 acres of salad crops in our fields today. We are the UK’s second largest whole head lettuce grower, largest babyleaf grower and the UK’s first vertically integrated producer of fully prepared bagged salads.

Based in the heart of England, we’ve worked hard to create an environment that is committed to growing outstanding produce. At the very foundation of PDM is respect for the land we farm, for our crops, our team and our valued customers and suppliers.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday : 8am - 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical