Finance Business Apprentice

Your duties include:

Gaining hands-on experience across different areas of the business, including Supply Chain, Quality and Operations, to develop an understanding of company processes and how the ERP system supports them Learning to answer incoming calls to the company’s main number in a professional manner and directing enquiries appropriately following training provided Assisting with the processing of BACS payments Supporting the processing of staff expenses and company credit card transactions Assisting with matching, checking and coding invoices Learning to accurately input purchase invoices into the system Supporting the chasing of overdue invoices by phone and email to help ensure timely payments Assisting with setting up new supplier accounts and updating existing supplier details Supporting supplier statement and supplier account reconciliations Requesting copy invoices and credit notes when required Filing invoices, delivery notes and other documentation accurately Supporting the completion of daily tasks within agreed deadlines Building positive working relationships with customers and suppliers Providing administrative support to our USA site where required Opening, sorting and distributing incoming post and correspondence efficiently Maintaining accurate job traceability records and ensuring documentation is kept up to date

Training:

For this apprenticeship standard, learners will have the opportunity to focus on the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the standard that will enable good business acumen, decision-making and an understanding of tools and techniques related to time and project management. The completion of this apprenticeship standard will require monthly training visits from a qualified IPS Trainer to help support the apprentice. This will allow them to develop skills and progress the building of the apprentice portfolio to prepare the learner for the End Point Assessment.

Delivery is primarily carried out through remote visits, but the trainer will visit the learner’s workplace quarterly and at the start of training to allow for a good working relationship between all parties for smooth delivery of the standard. Upon successful completion, the learner will achieve the Level 3 Business Administrator Standard.

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there is the possibility of a permanent position as a Finance Assistant.

Employer Description:

We are a multi award winning manufacturing business that specialise in moulding and machining.

Having successfully served the Aerospace and Defence sector for five decades, we understand that delivering parts right first time, on time, is vital. We pride ourselves on delivering manufacturing excellence in both plastics and metal.

MEP offers its customers a comprehensive range of manufacturing practices, ensuring high quality results at competitive prices. Our on-site facilities provide a complete manufacturing environment, from research and development to delivered components. Our highly-skilled, experienced workforce use best practise to deliver your parts on time and to specification.

Working Hours :
8.00am – 5.00pm Monday – Thursday 8.00am – 4.00pm Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Initiative,Flexible,adaptable,Self Motivated