Accounts Apprentice

Daily Responsibilities:

Process accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently. Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice and payment queries. Learn how to update cashbooks and cashflow records using online bank statements. File and maintain accounts payable documentation.

Weekly Responsibilities:

Check, investigate, calculate, code and input employee expense claims. Issue sterling and foreign petty cash when required and update petty cash records. Log credit card expenditure, code transactions and maintain the supporting spreadsheet ready for input once the credit card statement has been received and reconciled. Input timesheets accurately and in line with internal deadlines.

Monthly Responsibilities:

Assist with month-end processes, including preparing schedules and posting journals. Check and reconcile supplier statements against the system to ensure all invoices have been processed. Learn how to raise the monthly management charge invoice and other miscellaneous accounts receivable invoices. Learn how to process BACS payments to suppliers.

Development and Progression

As training progresses, the Accounts Apprentice will take on a wider range of accounting tasks, gaining experience across different areas of the Finance function.

The primary focus of the role will be accounts payable, with responsibilities shared with another employee. However, the role will also provide opportunities to support wider finance activities on an ad hoc basis and as knowledge develops.

Training Outcome:

There is an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop into a management accounting role, with the potential to continue professional training towards Level 4 and Level 7 qualifications as they progress.

Employer Description:

Cambridge Vacuum Engineering, also known as CVE, is a specialist engineering and manufacturing business based in Waterbeach, Cambridge. The company designs, builds and services electron beam welding and laser welding systems, supplying advanced process solutions to customers across a wide range of industries. With more than 60 years of experience, CVE has developed a strong reputation for applying professional engineering expertise to complex technical challenges, supported by skilled design, manufacturing, service and test teams. Its Waterbeach headquarters includes office, manufacturing and development facilities, with additional regional offices and a global network supporting customers internationally.

The apprentice will join a small, friendly Accounts team, all based at the Waterbeach office. This provides an excellent opportunity to learn in a supportive environment, gain exposure to a broad range of finance and accounting activities and work closely with colleagues who understand the day-to-day operations of the business.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Typically, 9am to 5pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Number skills,Outlook, Word and Excel,Literacy skills