Finance Apprentice

Data Entry & Bookkeeping: Accurately input daily financial data, invoices, and receipts into finance system (Xero) Sales/Purchase Ledger: Assist with processing supplier invoices, raising sales invoices, and preparing weekly payment runs Bank Reconciliation: Assist with reconciling bank transactions to ensure accuracy in the accounts Credit Control: Assist with chasing debtors and keeping communication records up to date Cash Management: Manage the petty cash tin, ensuring all receipts are logged and reconciled Query Resolution: Act as a point of contact for internal staff and external suppliers regarding invoice or expense queries Administrative Duties: Monitor an action the Accounts mailbox, and maintain accurate filing systems, including scanning and archiving of financial documents Reporting: Assist the team with month-end and year-end procedures, including VAT return preparation Commission: Assist with requesting the monthly commission (income) statements from all suppliers and contractors

Training:

Training will take place online at the EEM office via tutor led one to one coaching sessions. 

Training Outcome:

Finance Assistant working towards AAT Level 3.

Employer Description:

Efficiency East Midlands Ltd (EEM) is a not-for-profit consortium set up to drive cost and efficiency savings in the public sector. Since 2010, our mission has been to provide high quality and efficient procurement solutions to save time and money for our membership whilst investing in local communities. We build strong and lasting relationships with our members and supply chain and are adaptable to support them with their own challenges. We strive to be trusted and respected in what we do and say.

We have nurtured a company culture that supports our employees in their continuous learning and development and we will continue to work collaboratively to support our membership to achieve our shared goals.

Our members come from across England and Wales and include Local Authorities, Housing Associations, NHS Trusts, Education providers, Emergency Services and Government Agencies.

Our procurement solutions cover an extensive range of categories including repairs and maintenance, supply of materials and consultancy and all relate to the management and maintenance of domestic social housing properties and commercial buildings owned by members.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, flexible working within core hours.

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