Finance Assistant Apprentice

To complete an apprenticeship and approved AAT qualification in Accounting, while maintaining your own professional development To undertake finance administration duties, including: Assisting with the processing of customer and supplier invoices Maintaining accurate customer and supplier records Processing staff purchase orders and preparing them for approval Processing remittance advice notes and allocating payments Credit control, including identifying and chasing overdue payments Assistance with staff payroll, including producing reports Reconciliation of college bank accounts Admin of petty cash including reconciliation and scanning of receipts Maintaining accurate and confidential accounting records Assisting with weekly learner bursaries To assist with preparing financial projections and reports for the Senior Leadership team Helping prepare documentation for quarterly trustee meetings Supporting HR administration tasks, including maintaining employee records Responding professionally to supplier and customer enquiries via telephone and email Taking notes and minutes during meetings Carrying out general administrative duties, including filing, scanning, and record management To participate in any required training, and work effectively as part of a team

Training:

As part of the role, you will complete a Level 3 AAT qualification in Accountancy with Wigan & Leigh College, with support from the team at Fix  It.

Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning and day release at college to study towards a Level 3 qualification. You will gain practical experience in the Finance department, while developing knowledge and skills to support a career in Finance or Accountancy.

Exact training arrangements will be confirmed upon appointment.

Training Outcome:

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, there will be an opportunity of progression to a permanent Finance role within the college for the right candidate.

Employer Description:

As an apprentice within the Finance team, you will be responsible for providing financial and administrative support to the Finance department and Management team of the college. You will assist the department to ensure the smooth running of operations, contributing to the college aims and objectives while maintaining their own professional development. 

This is an excellent opportunity if you’re looking to start or develop a career in Finance, while gaining recognised qualification in Accounting. You will gain valuable workplace experience, whilst completing an accredited AAT qualification in Accounting.

 

Working Hours :
35 Hours per week. Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm with a 30 minute lunch break per day.

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