Accounts & Business Administration Apprentice

We are recruiting for an Accounts & Business Administration Apprentice to join our Administration team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a small team within a successful family-run SME and gain valuable experience across finance, administration and customer service functions.

As a Accounts & Business Administration Apprentice you will support the day-to-day operations of the finance and administration departments, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Vehicle invoicing and administration Vehicle taxing and associated documentation Processing and reconciling company credit card statements Posting and processing fuel card transactions (Allstar Fuel)

Assisting with credit control activities, including:

Allocating customer payments Monitoring outstanding balances Supporting debt collection activities and customer account follow-up

Purchase ledger administration, including:

Monitoring supplier invoices Scanning and attaching signed invoices to the system Maintaining accurate supplier records Reception cover as required, including answering telephone calls and greeting visitors Monitoring and maintaining the "Invoiced Not Delivered" report. Filing, scanning and maintaining electronic records Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers where required Supporting continuous improvement of administrative processes Providing administrative support to other departments as required Carrying out any other ad hoc duties necessary to support the smooth running of the business

Training:

The Accounts/Finance Assistant is responsible for assisting the team of accountants with accounting duties. These can vary massively depending on the team structure and size of business.

An Accounts/Finance Assistant’s work could include basic bookkeeping activities, working with sales and purchase ledgers, running calculations to ensure that records and payments are correct, recording of cash and data entry.

Accounts/Finance Assistants can work in almost any sector. Potential employers include corporate businesses, sole traders, partnerships, Public Sector, not-for-profit organisations and educational institutions. Accounts/Finance Assistants may work inhouse for an organisation or they might work for accountancy firm, bookkeeping practice, Shared Service provider, self-employed or on behalf of several different clients.

Requirements:

All Accounts/Finance Assistants will demonstrate the following Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

Knowledge:                                        

Accounting systems & processes General business Understanding your organisation Basic accounting Ethical standards                          

Skills:

Attention to detail Communication Uses systems and processes Personal effectiveness      

Behaviour:

Personal development Teamwork Customer focus Professionalism

We will be delivering the industry recognised AAT (Association of Accounting Technician) Certificate in Accounting Level 2 as part of this apprenticeship standard. 
 
This qualification comprises four mandatory units:

Introduction to Bookkeeping Principles of Bookkeeping Controls Principles of Costing                        The Business Environment

The duration of the apprenticeship is 12-15 months; to allow confirmation of successful examination results/re-sits as well as completion of the required End Point Assessment.

The two End Point Assessment methods are:

Assessment method 1 - knowledge test - integrated Assessment method 2 - interview: Structured interview (supported by a portfolio of evidence summary) Both assessment methods will be conducted and graded by an independent End Point Assessment Organisation

Training Outcome:

The opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing family-run business.

There are progression route available in accounting and there may be an opportunity to undertake the next level, after completion of the AAT Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

Engineered to Perform - Built to Last

Trucks you can trust since 1973

Macs Truck Sales Ltd is a bespoke vehicle manufacturer, offering a one-stop shop for national customers. We pride ourselves on the quality of our bespoke vehicles, built and tested in-house to fulfil customer requirements.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am until 5.00pm.

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,Excellent attendance record,Excellent Timekeeping,Microsoft Office, Word & Excel