Apprentice Accounts Assistant

We are looking for a proactive individual to join our Accounts Team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a successful and growing finance company. As our business continues to expand, we are seeking a motivated and driven individual who is eager to develop their skills and build a career in finance.

Alongside full-on-the-job training, you will work with Grimsby Institute to complete a Level 2 Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship, which includes the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. If you already hold a similar Level 2 qualification or have relevant experience, we would be happy to consider the possibility of progressing you through a Level 3 apprenticeship instead.

 

Comprehensive training and support will be provided to help you achieve the apprenticeship standard while building your confidence and helping you develop your career within a well-established and supportive company.

Key responsibilities:

Apply and process customer repayments Complete the purchase ledger function for the company Process daily Direct Debit claims Bank reconciliation and analysis of daily banking transactions Fund daily faster payments to car dealerships Apply, process and pay the repossessions and legal invoices Process bookings for all funded applications Assist with month end procedures Book hotels and trains as required Using Sage accounting  Assisting in general office administration Other associated duties as required

Training:

This apprenticeship includes an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. You will attend remote online training sessions once each week (within term-time) and will also be fully supported by a Vocational Trainer, who will visit you within the workplace every 3-4 weeks.

Training Outcome:

This apprenticeship programme provides a fantastic opportunity for apprentices to build a strong foundation of on and off-the-job learning. With strong growth ambitions, we offer an environment where your skills are valued, and your career can thrive. You’ll be working in a culture that encourages development, promotes well-being, and values teamwork.

There is a possibility of progression to a Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship and Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting.

Employer Description:

Advantage Finance is one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist motor finance. From our HQ in Grimsby, we’re proud to employ around 214 people, who have been putting conversation before credit scores since 1999, helping all sorts of people get moving by listening to their stories and understanding their lives.

Our business has always been about people, believing in our valued employees, and is built on our core values of TRUST:

• Teamwork – We work closely together to provide the best possible service.

• Respect – We treat each other with total respect, and we treat our customer with equal respect.

• Understanding – Understanding our customers, and each other, as human. Understanding our business and our responsibilities.

• Supportive – We support each other, and we provide the best support to our customers.

• Truthful – We are true to ourselves and true to each other. Honesty and integrity runs through everything that we do.

Working Hours :
Standard hours of work are 08.30 – 17.00 Monday to Friday, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break.

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,Excellent numeracy skills,Basic Excel skills,Willingness to learn,Trustworthy and honest,Organised and reliable,Work independently and as team,Experience with Sage software,Understanding of invoices,Understanding of receipts,Understanding of Budgeting,Genuine interest in Finance