Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprentice

The duties and responsibilities involved in this role will involve:  

Checking supplier invoices against purchase orders on our database and then processing them ready for payment using Sage Accounting Software   Reconciling supplier statements against purchase ledger records   Updating sales ledger and sending invoices and credit notes to customers   Chasing outstanding debts from customers   Filing hard copy documents   Verifying the accuracy of accounts records (from both sales and purchase perspectives) and identifying errors   Assisting the accounts manager with administrative duties to enable smooth preparation of VAT returns and yearly accounts   Reconciling credit card statements and posting credit card purchases to the correct nominal codes   Liaising with customers and suppliers and dealing with invoicing disputes  

Training:

Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer. 

Day release  

You will undertake the Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 standard.     

Apprenticeship search / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education  

You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or maths if needed.  

You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience.

Training Outcome:

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

Employer Description:
We aim to be regarded as the leading provider of fit-out services and equipment to all retail and commercial sectors. Providing our customers with a reputational led focus on excellence in design, build, manufacture, installation and customer service. Serving the Irish retail sector for over 75 years, Johnston Shopfitters have established a reputation for being the market leader in full turnkey retail installations. Through a unique mix of traditional skills and cutting-edge technology we have developed over time a distinctive range of products and services, to offer our clients the very latest in unique shopfitting packages. With a heavy focus on creative design from our dedicated CAD/CAM design team, we can bring your retail space to life and maximise the functionality and aesthetics of your store to ensure your customers have the best shopping experience possible. We have our own in-house manufacturing facility, using the very latest technology, which can produce stunning timber, metal and/or glass bespoke units to best merchandise your product offering. Our experienced installation teams and dedicated project management service bring your vision to life ensuring your project is completed within budget and always on time.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Work arrangements will be discussed at interview.

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