Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Assisting with day-to-day bookkeeping Supporting routine reconciliations and helping to identify data inconsistencies Recording financial transactions using accounting software (e.g. Xero) and excel spreadsheets to enter and manage data Recording and processing financial transactions accurately using company financial systems Reconciling bank statements and control accounts Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records. Supporting VAT return preparation Communicating with colleagues to support timely financial operations Contributing to the planning and reviewing of finance tasks as directed Assisting with the processing of invoices and credit notes, obtaining approvals, goods received data Assisting with Credit Control Assisting in matching receivable payments to debtor accounts Emailing customer statements once reconciled on a weekly and or monthly basis Assisting with responding to supplier and internal emails Assisting with processing supplier payment runs and obtaining relevant approvals Assisting with matching outgoing payment run batches accurately to supplier accounts and sending out remittance advices to suppliers Assisting with collaborating with internal teams to ensure accurate invoicing and resolution of disputes in a timely and professional manner Assisting with month end tasks, running Aged Creditor Reports, Aged Debtor Reports reconciliation of Debtors and creditors and liaising with Management Accounts team Supporting with ad-hoc tasks Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training

Training:

You'll work towards the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting through monthly 1-to-1 online sessions (via MS Teams - so NO classroom OR college).

Your AAT Tutor will support you with the study and completion of the Mandatory Qualification 'Certificate in Accounting.' This contains 4 modules that will each take approximately 2 months each to complete.

You will sit a mandatory online exam after completing each module that you must pass in order to gain your AAT Level 2 Qualification.

Training Outcome:

As with any apprenticeship opportunity - if you prove yourself to be a valuable member of the team there is a strong chance of a permanent post within the business.

Employer Description:
Specialising in the Caribbean, W.I. Freight are considered the leading commercial and personal effect shipper in the UK. With over 45 years of shipping experience and regular acquisition of other successful companies, W.I. Freight is a world-class business. They operate from a 13,000-square foot warehouse in Greater London.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, 1 hour lunch

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