Accounts Payable Apprenticeship

We are always on the lookout for passionate, forward-thinking people to join our company.

The Finance department plays a crucial role, supporting the JSM Group on its growth journey and the Accounts Payable Apprentice role is an important, integral member of the Finance team.

The role after training will include;

Process vendor and subcontractor invoices accurately and in line with approval and coding requirements. Reconcile supplier statements to the ledger and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders Support the processing and review of staff expense claims and company credit card statements. Assist with the preparation of weekly payment runs. Carry out regular review and housekeeping of the vendor ledger to keep supplier records accurate and up to date Provide cover for colleagues within the finance team during periods of absence and holiday. Handle financial data accurately and confidentially and follow JSM’s financial controls and approval processes.  Complete your apprenticeship coursework and build your knowledge with our support – including sitting in with colleagues elsewhere in finance and the wider business.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as required by the organisation. Staff are expected to be flexible in their work in order to deliver the objectives of the organisation.

Training:

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3 - AAT.
Employees on this apprenticeship will ensure an Accountancy and Finance practice performs in the most effective way.

The course is delivered on-line via a live classroom 1-day per week.

You will learn how to prepare financial statements for Sole Traders and Partnerships, the importance of management accounting information, and how to prepare VAT returns.

You’ll develop the technical skills to progress your career in accountancy, and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.

To pass this level you will need to study the following four units:

Financial Accounting Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS) Management Accounting Techniques (MATS) Tax Processes for Business

 

Training Outcome:

A career path, not just a course – we take on apprentices to grow with us, and our intention is for this role to become permanent on successful completion.

A nationally recognised qualification, funded by JSM Group, with paid time for off-the-job training and study. A dedicated mentor and a supportive team who will show you the ropes. Hands-on, real work from your first week – including exposure to how the wider business runs. Genuine influence over how JSM works. If you spot something that could be done better, we want to hear it.

Employer Description:

At JSM Group we are a leading specialist infrastructure engineering company. We design and install the complex power networks, digital infrastructure and specialist systems a future-focused worldwide marketplace needs.
From high-power grid connections to critical utilities, and data centres to renewable energy, our full turnkey teams manage the complete scope – advising on and delivering complex infrastructure projects at speed, on time, and with reduced regulatory, technical and commercial risk.

JSM Group brings together three connected businesses – Power, Digital Infrastructure and Advisory – to design, build and connect the infrastructure the country relies on, from concept to connection. As part of our continued growth, we’re looking for an Accounts Payable Apprentice.
An apprenticeship with us means real responsibility from day one, a nationally recognised qualification, and the support of experienced colleagues who want you to succeed.
Our values shape how we work: we are Personal (human, caring and accountable), Brilliant (better together), Driven (determined and always improving) and known for Sound Judgment (making intelligent, well-reasoned decisions).

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - to be discussed at interview.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Curiosity and CI