Apprentice Accounts / Finance Assistant

Reception duties to include answering and fielding calls and taking messages  Greeting visitors & providing refreshments Ensuring office areas are kept clean & tidy Opening & distributing mail Franking outgoing mail & keeping post area tidy Practical administration tasks such as filing, posting, delivery, scanning, shredding & photocopying Monitoring all office supply levels and ordering in stationery as required Support case administrators, managers and directors in carrying out specific case-related tasks Assisting the cashier with client account postings and bank reconciliations Preparing accurate books and records inventories, and taking responsibility for the safeguard, removal and storage of such from company premises Data entry of case documents as required Complete appropriate banking and cheque request forms in order to ensure that client estate monies are handled and dealt with correctly Adhere to statutory compliance and current legislation, best practice and procedures under supervision Attendance on site at clients as and when required Prepare and maintain Excel spreadsheets, and provide analysis of data

Training:

The successful apprentices will work towards the L2 Accounts /
Finance Assistant apprenticeship with AAT L2 delivered alongside.
Day-to-day training will be provided by the employer.

Training Outcome:

It is anticipated that a permanent vacancy will be available at the end of the apprenticeship, with real prospects of career progression and professional exam support.

Employer Description:

Lewis Business Recovery and Insolvency is an independent, friendly
and professional practice that adds value to directors, lenders,
creditors, stakeholders, accountants and other advisers by delivering
proactive and pragmatic solutions to businesses and individuals

experiencing financial difficulty.

The firm’s ethos is to identify the most appropriate outcome for all
parties, promoting business continuity and preserving employment
wherever possible, while consistently providing a high standard of

service at a reasonable cost.

Working Hours :
37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm.

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